The Employment Development Department (“EDD”) recently revealed California's unemployment rate in the wake of February. The Los Angeles Times reported a net of 58,800 jobs added in the month of February particularly in the fields of education and health services. Despite significant losses in the manufacturing industry, this growth is said to be on...

Under federal law, women are now covered for birth control, despite the provider. Hobby Lobby, a craft retail store giant whose closest competitor is Michaels Crafts stores, is challenging that provision. Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments pertaining to this central question: “Can bosses, who have a religious objection to birth control,...

We previously blogged about this topic here, but we explore the topic further below.The California Court of Appeals recently clarified that under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), sexual harassment attacks do not have to be motivated by sexual desire or intent.  In the case of MAX TAYLOR, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. NABORS DRILLING USA, LP, Defendant...

The Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled in favor of Bobby Nickel, now 66 years old, and a former employee of Staples Inc. In a lawsuit against the office supply mogul, Nickel alleged age discrimination as the motivation for his wrongful termination.Nickel began working for Corporate Express in 2002 as a facilities manager. In...

We previously blogged about the Oakland Raiderettes, the famous football team's cheerleaders, attempting to file a class-action lawsuit against the team for a slew of claims. You can read that blog here.Well now, the Raiders have something to say about it. The Raiders' attorneys are now pointing to the initial employment contract the Raiderettes sign...