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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San Francisco Passes the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance

May 18, 2016 Legal Team
California is leading the way when it comes to worker's rights. In addition to passing the new minimum wage hike, San Francisco became the first city in the United States to approve paid parental leave for new parents. That includes same-sex couples and anyone who either bears or adopts a child.On April 12, 2016,...
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At-What? Understanding At-Will Employment

April 4, 2016 Legal Team
You've probably seen the term, “at-will employment” in your hiring paperwork, your employee handbook, or on posters in the breakroom. But what does that mean? Can you really be fired for any reason at all?The answer is yes…and no. At-Will status has been adopted by employers in every state except Montana, where employees are protected from...
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Are You Receiving at Least Minimum Wage in California?

March 22, 2016 Legal Team
New Minimum Wage Rate/Non-Exempt Employees:On January 1st, 2016, California's minimum wage per hour was raised from $9.00 per hour to $10.00 per hour. Although there are some exceptions, almost all employees in California must be paid the minimum wage as required by state law, this means that all non-exempt employees working in California are...
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Olsen Twins’ the Row, Gearing up for a Legal Row

August 13, 2015 Legal Team
Child stars turned producers turned fashion gurus won't be turning into labor attorneys anytime soon. The Olson Twins have been served a class action lawsuit of forty current and previous interns for unpaid wages. The suit was filed in Manhattan Supreme Court and names Dualstar Entertainment, the umbrella company for the Olsen fashion labels,...
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