Legal Protection For Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against a narcoleptic Lutheran school teacher who claimed retaliation when the church school refused to rehire her following a medical / disability leave.The court found that the school could avoid liability by hiding behind the...
A former team employee is suing Golden State Warriors player Monta Ellis and the Warriors for sexual harassment. According to court documents, the former employee claims she was sexually harassed, intimidated and stalked by the Warriors guard for multiple months. The...
On December 21, 2011, the California Supreme Court announced that it will decide whether an employer can recover attorney's fees from employees who lose a lawsuit for missed meal and rest periods. The lower court of appeals decided that an employer cannot go after...
Many families use the assistance of home care workers to help care for older family members. But, home care workers are not protected by federal wage and hour laws that guarantee minimum wage and overtime pay like other workers who receive an hourly wage. Things may...
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