This month, a Hiscox survey revealed the states that employees tend to sue employers the most. The reason for these states' higher than normal rates is attributed to state-wide labor codes that supersede federal laws in terms of harsher penalties and repercussions.  So who, what, and where?Coming in at #5 in the state of...

In California, the famous hotel chain was served with an expansive class action lawsuit alleging various violations of California labor law. The suit claims that Hilton failed to provide meal or rest breaks and did not pay all overtime in accordance with the labor code.Hilton Worldwide runs popular hotels like the Doubletree, Embassy Suites,...

Joshua Nesbitt joined the Department of Justice in 1992. As is common at any job, after several years of service, Nesbitt applied for a promotion in 2010. Unfortunately, Nesbitt did not receive a promotion; another attorney with the Department with less experience and poorer application requirements did. So what is unusual about this scenario?...

During the NBA playoff season, the Los Angeles Clippers seem to be losing focus, especially after their loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The reason? Well, we're sure you've heard of Donald Sterling by now, the owner of the LA team.Sterling was launched into the spotlight on April 25th when an alleged recording...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced yesterday a victory for plaintiff William Harvel. The federal agency and Harvel alleged that Chicago based Professional Freezing Services, LLC violated the Americans with Disability Act when the company refused to hire Harvel because they knew he had prostate cancer.The refrigerator and frozen food logistical company...