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Can an Independent Contractor Sue for Wrongful Termination?
Possibly, Particularly If You Were Not Really an “Independent Contractor” Increasingly, employers in today’s economy are hiring what they call “independent contractors” rather than “employees” to work on their behalf. This is especially the case with younger workers who may be brought on for a specific project or period of time. In California, we see…
What You Can Learn From Kesha’s Sexual Harassment / Discrimination Lawsuit
If you’re a pop music fan, you’ve likely heard of the ongoing dispute between “Tik Tok” singer Kesha (formerly known as “Ke$ha”) and Dr. Luke, the man who produced Kesha’s hit albums and a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer for such world-famous artists like Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson. Kesha sued Dr. Luke in New York…
Harassment of Women: Holding Employers Accountable
Even in the 21st Century, women are still being harassed in the workplace at rates far greater than men. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports 6,822 charges of sexual harassment filed in 2015, and only 17.1% were filed by men. Employers have a legal obligation under state and federal law to prevent any form…
Harassed and Fired for Reporting Discrimination? You May Have a Retaliation Claim
There are numerous state and federal laws prohibiting certain kinds of harassment in the workplace. In most cases, enforcement of these laws depends upon the courage and willingness of harassed employees and their co-workers to stand up and report the violations to the authorities. But, so often employees are worried that, if they report a…
Harassment Claims and Termination — What to Do If Your Employer Retaliates
One of the main reasons that workers feel hesitant in speaking with a workplace harassment attorney about harassment at their workplace is that their employer will take some kind of adverse action against them for bringing a harassment claim, including terminating them. Many people feel like they cannot endure the financial consequences of being fired….
Rights of California LGBT Employees Against Workplace Discrimination
LGBT discrimination has been present in the workplace for decades. Although the situation has improved tremendously through internal company policies and social awareness, LGBT employees are still frequently victims of employment discrimination. As reported by the Williams Institute, a think tank at the UCLA School of Law, between 15% to 43% of LGBT workers have…