Understanding California's SB 1137: A Landmark Law for Intersectional Discrimination Protection
California has taken a groundbreaking step forward in civil rights protection with Senate Bill 1137, which explicitly recognizes and addresses intersectional discrimination in California law.
February 12, 2025
Landmark Legislation Passes For Survivors of Workplace Sexual Assault and Harassment
This week, the United States Senate passed landmark legislation ending forced arbitration for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the work place.
February 11, 2022
2 New California Laws You Should Know About in 2022
California's Legislature signed into law various employment laws further protecting its employees that are in effect in 2022.
January 26, 2022
Ways Employers Discourage Employees From Taking Family Medical Leave
Learn the common fact patterns and ways in which employers discourage their employees from taking protected medical leave.
May 28, 2021
2021 Significant Amendments to The California Family Rights Act
On January 1, 2021, significant amendments to the CFRA became effective. The amended CFRA substantially expands the number of workers who are entitled to protected leave.
May 20, 2021
Kaiser Settles Wage Discrimination Class Action for $18.9 Million
Oakland-based medical provider Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay $18.9 million to settle two class-action lawsuits that alleged that the company discriminated against its employees by paying them less because of their race.
May 6, 2021