San Diego Employment Law Blog

California Court Rules Out Wrongful Termination in Law Firm Case

On Behalf of San Diego Employment Attorneys Group | May 14, 2010 | Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

A California court's summary judgment was filed on Wednesday in regards to a wrongful termination case against a San Francisco law firm. Appellant Sandra Chew's accusations of wrongful termination following the April 4, 2007 loss of her job has met defeat--twice.The...

Sexual Harassment Suit Filed in California Against Steven Seagal

On Behalf of San Diego Employment Attorneys Group | May 12, 2010 | Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

Star of the film "Under Siege," Steven Seagal is now under some serious legal scrutiny. A California civil suit alleging sexual harassment has been filed against him, putting his new reality show, "Lawman," on hold.The current sexual harassment allegations...

Revisiting Medical Marijuana and Employment in California

On Behalf of San Diego Employment Attorneys Group | May 7, 2010 | Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

A recent decision by the Oregon Supreme Court empowered businesses in the state to strictly enforce their zero-tolerance drug policies against those who use medical marijuana. Specifically, the court found that "Under Oregon's employment discrimination laws, employers...

Federal Appeals Court Certifies Wal-Mart Discrimination Suit

On Behalf of San Diego Employment Attorneys Group | May 6, 2010 | Discrimination

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, recently ruled that the class action discrimination lawsuit against retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. can move forward. Specifically, the court granted class certification, meaning the lawsuit can be...