If you work at one of the big tech or social media companies such as Google, Facebook, Pinterest and Amazon, you probably signed a nondisclosure agreement. You may have signed a non-disparagement one too. The "Silenced No More Act" targets these documents as...
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3 common forms of disability discrimination to watch for
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Feb 9, 2021 | Discrimination
Both federal and California state laws protect workers in need of disability accommodations. Employers cannot discriminate against existing workers or candidates capable of performing the functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Unfortunately, while...
Pinterest settles gender discrimination suit by former executive for $22.5 million
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Dec 17, 2020 | Discrimination
You might think that women in the upper echelon of their company’s structure would generally be safe from gender bias and discrimination -- but that’s not always true. Take, for example, the recent settlement by Pinterest to the tune of $22.5 million for...
Is caste discrimination rampant in Silicon Valley?
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Nov 2, 2020 | Discrimination
What does an ancient social system in India have to do with Silicon Valley? Everything, if you happen to be a Dalit living and working in California’s tech industry. Indian tech workers in California say that discrimination based on caste -- a social system that once...
Racial discrimination when you’re not part of that race
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Oct 3, 2020 | Discrimination
When you think about racial discrimination in the workplace, it’s natural to assume that people of a certain race are being discriminated against based on that race. For instance, a white employer refuses to hire any African American employees. This is a clear...
The role of microaggressions in the workplace
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Sep 21, 2020 | Discrimination
Sometimes, it’s possible to experience discrimination at work because of your race, religion or other characteristic without it being obvious. While blatant discrimination does still happen, such as when a business owner fires all of the African American employees and...
You have a right to report workplace discrimination
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Aug 12, 2020 | Discrimination
There is a famous quote, by Martin Niemölle, about the importance of speaking up when you see discrimination. It tells how the Nazis came for various groups of people, yet he did not speak out because he was not a member of those groups. It ends, “Then they came for...
Study: 3 men, 3 ages, but only the oldest treated differently
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | Aug 21, 2013 | Discrimination
A go-getter, competitive and assertive personality is one that employers value in the workplace, right? It might depend on the industry or the job position; that is true. According to a recent research study, it also depends on your age. The older someone is, the less...
2 fired coaches sue soccer team for race discrimination
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | May 31, 2013 | Discrimination
Generally, we're used to seeing racial discrimination cases based on prejudice against workers who are Latinos, African Americans and other racial minorities. Sometimes, however, a Caucasian can complain of discrimination at the hands of a Latino or other racial group...
Gay club faces sexual orientation discrimination suit
On behalf of San Diego Employment Law Group | May 22, 2013 | Discrimination
A California nightclub is facing a serious lawsuit filed by former employees. Micky's is well-known as one of the top West Hollywood gay nightclubs, but has experienced a wide range of legal troubles in the past. The current lawsuit is on behalf of nine former...
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