Are You an Employee Taking Legal Action for the First Time?

September 22, 2016 Legal Team
So you are a victim of your employer and wish to take legal action. You have just fallen into the category of an employee taking legal action for the first time! This can be very overwhelming, scary and stressful. This blog has been written to give you some idea on what to expect when...
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Sexual Harassment Claims Land Shaun White in Hot Water!

September 7, 2016 Legal Team
Olympian, musician and entrepreneur Shaun White has found himself in hot water. Former bandmate Lena Zawaideh has filed a lawsuit against him, alleging sexual harassment as well as wage claims. She states he did not pay her for some of her work. The legal matter was initiated in May 2016 but was not filed...
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General Counsel Deposed in Sex Discrimination Case, Transgender Professor

August 23, 2016 Legal Team
A sex discrimination case filed by the Department of Justice is in the news again, as a judge declared a potentially key witness in the matter will have to testify. The case is United States v. Southeastern Oklahoma University on behalf of former professor Dr. Rachel Tudor. The DOJ alleges that Tudor was terminated...
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Overtime Laws Undergo Rehaul

July 23, 2016 Legal Team
Currently, salaried workers can make as little as $23,660 per year and still be exempt from overtime pay. This translates to the portion of California law which states properly classified salaried employees can make no less than twice the minimum wage (which in California is currently set at ten dollars per hour). The new rule...
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Reverse Racism – Racial Discrimination at Work

June 30, 2016 Legal Team
As the world we live in becomes more and more politically correct, the boundaries of “correctness” are often questioned and challenged. One such topic around the notion of racial discrimination which has been debated is whether or not “reverse racism” exists. Can a white person really be discriminated against due to their skin color? A...
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