Today is a symbolic day for those who continue to fight for equal pay. Women typically earn $.78 to a man's $1.00. April 14th marks the time of year when women catch up to men's salaries from the previous calendar year. Why is that? There are plenty of answers: hours worked, discrimination in the workplace, job choice, etc....

Another employment bill is working its way through the state legislature, but this time, it may not be so helpful to plaintiff litigation. Assembly Bill (AB) 1470 serves as an amendment to Labor Code by adding section 510.5 regarding overtime exemptions.Generally, if an employee is a high wage earner making six figures annually, it is...

After decades of thinking, “this is just the way things are” the defeat of Ellen Pao ignited a new sensitivity to possible gender discrimination, especially in Silicon Valley. Thus far, two new lawsuits have been filed in the technology mecca, both by women complaining of discrimination and bias based on sex.Elisabeth Sussex, former counsel for...

Former Chief Technology Officer for Blue Shield of California is suing the company for wrongful termination and breach of contract, alleging he was due almost half a million dollars for a bonus just prior to his termination.Aaron Kaufman accused the health insurance giant of retaliation. Kaufman claims he questioned the company's $4.6 million contracts...

Every outlet of media has been ablaze talking about Indiana's controversial new “Religious Freedom” law. Last week, Governor Mike Pence proudly stated, “Today I signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act because I support the freedom of religion for every Hoosier of every faith.” In short, the law would allow private businesses and individuals to...