WorkWhile Lawsuit Highlights Worker Misclassification in California’s Gig Economy

A recent lawsuit filed by San Francisco’s City Attorney centers on the ongoing issue of worker misclassification in the gig economy. WorkWhile, a staffing agency that connects gig workers with jobs across…

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SkyWest Flight Attendants File California Lawsuit Over Meal and Rest Breaks

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. McCormack Law Firm is not involved in this class action. SkyWest Airlines flight attendants sued their employer over meal and rest breaks in a…

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Petco Worker Allegedly Fired In Retaliation For Safety And Fraud Complaints

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. McCormack Law Firm is not involved in this case. A wrongful termination claim can arise out of many different circumstances. When an employee is…

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Surveys Show A Rise In Workplace Harassment During Pandemic

The general assumption is that with fewer people in offices during the COVID-19 pandemic, workplace harassment must have gone away. However, research shows that as work shifted online, so did the harassment….

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California Sues Activision Blizzard For Sexual Harassment Amid ‘Frat Boy’ Company Culture 

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), on July 20, 2021, filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard for sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit has sparked larger conversations…

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Former Lowe’s Employee Files Lawsuit For ‘Troubling Pattern’ Of Sexual Harassment At Work

A former employee who worked at a Lowe’s store in Vacaville, California, sued the home improvement company, claiming he suffered retaliation after reporting sexual harassment at work. The lawsuit was filed in…

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In-N-Out Worker Sues For Retaliation Over Workplace Safety Complaints

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. McCormack Law Firm is not involved in this class action. Fast-food chains are often in the news for various labor violations against workers, ranging…

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What Is The “Burden-Shifting Analysis” In A California Failure-To-Hire Claim?

There are two types of evidence in a California employment discrimination case based on an employer’s decision not to hire a job applicant: direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. Direct evidence consists of…

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Kaiser To Pay $11.5 Million, Add New Workplace Programs In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. McCormack Law Firm is not involved in this class action. African American employees of Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, spoke up about racial discrimination…

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