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Understanding Religious Discrimination Under Title VII and FEHA: Lessons from Ronald Hittle v. City of Stockton
Religious discrimination in employment is prohibited under both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the...
United States Supreme Court: Subtle Job Changes Can Be Discriminatory Under Title VII
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a critical federal statute that prohibits employment discrimination based...
California Supreme Court Allows Good Faith Defense in Wage Statement Cases
Under California Labor Code Section 226.7, if an employer fails to provide proper meal or rest breaks, they...
Mondragon v. Sunrun, Inc.: PAGA and the Need for Precision in Arbitration Agreements
In a notable decision by the California Court of Appeal, Angel Mondragon v. Sunrun Inc. (2024) sheds light on the...
PAGA Claims Without Individual Lawsuits: Lessons from Balderas v. Fresh Start
In a new decision, the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, in Lizbeth Balderas v. Fresh Start...
The Power of Agreement: Ninth Circuit Validates Arbitration Clauses Between Businesses
The recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Fli-Lo Falcon, LLC v. Amazon.com, Inc. (2024) sheds light...
Clarifying Compensation: Why Stock Options Aren’t Wages According to Shah v. Skillz, Inc.
In the recent case of Gautam Shah v. Skillz Inc. (2024), a significant issue at stake was the classification of stock...
AB 2751: The Implications of California’s Proposed “Right to Disconnect” Bill
The digital era has significantly blurred the lines between professional and personal life, leading to a global...
No Free Lunch: The Cost of Controlled Breaks and Commutes in Huerta v. CSI
In California, the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) plays a key role in establishing regulations for employee...
Navigating Class Actions: Insights from Miles v. Kirkland Stores, Inc.
In California, the Labor Code safeguards employees' rights to duty-free breaks and fair compensation for all hours...
Ortiz v. Randstad: Unpacking the FAA’s Transportation Worker Exemption
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) supports the enforcement of arbitration agreements and seeks to offer a faster,...
Lin v. Kaiser: Understanding Mixed Motive Claims in FEHA Disability Cases
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in California establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing...
Texts, Harassment, and Liability: Lessons from Atalla v. Rite Aid
In California, there are rigorous rules in place to address sexual harassment in the workplace. These rules take into...
The Clock is Ticking: Implications of Late Payments in Arbitration
Bearing the Burden: Understanding Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination
In California, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) play pivotal roles in...
Defining “Dispute”: The Impact of the Ending Forced Arbitration Act on Harassment Claims
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, effective March 3, 2022, invalidates...
Don’t Be Hasty: Crafting Conscionable Arbitration Agreements
Unconscionability is a legal doctrine that renders contracts unenforceable due to unfairness or oppression to a weaker...
Suarez v. Superior Court: Section 1281.97 and Timely Arbitration Payments
Standard form contracts, also called adhesion contracts, are legally binding agreements where one party, typically a...
Tough Pill to Swallow: PAGA’s Impact on Arbitration Waivers and “Poison Pill” Clauses
DeMarinis v. Heritage Bank of Commerce (2023) is a recent case that highlights the complex interplay between the...
PAGA Claims Prevail: California Supreme Court Resolves Manageability Dilemma
In legal terms, "manageability" refers to how practical it is to handle a claim or case in the court system. When...