Spotlight on Off-the-Clock Work and Missed Breaks: California Car Wash Settles $1.2 Million Wage Theft Case

For many hourly workers, wage violations do not always happen in obvious ways. Sometimes the problems become part of the daily routine. Employees may stay late without recording their extra time, work…

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Layoffs in the tech industry are often framed as business decisions tied to efficiency or restructuring. When older employees seem to be affected at higher rates than younger workers, however, those layoffs can raise legal concerns.

Age Discrimination in Tech: Meta Layoff Lawsuit Alleges Older Employees Were Targeted

Layoffs in the tech industry are often framed as business decisions tied to efficiency or restructuring. When older employees seem to be affected at higher rates than younger workers, however, those layoffs…

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For Asian American workers, new research suggests that even when workplace conduct points to possible bias, others may be less likely to see it as discrimination.

New Study Reveals Why Anti-Asian Discrimination Often Goes Unnoticed in the Workplace

Most employees think they would recognize discrimination if it happened at work. In reality, workplace bias is often more subtle. It can show up in decisions about hiring, promotions, assignments or performance…

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What Workers Can Learn from the Discrimination and Harassment Case Against Supernal and Hyundai

California employment law is built around the idea that workers should be protected when they speak up about workplace concerns, whether that involves harassment, questionable business practices or other issues. Still, employers…

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By the time a worker is terminated, patterns over months or years may reveal whether discrimination was at play.

$103 Million Verdict Against Liberty Mutual Puts Spotlight on Age Discrimination in California Workplaces

Unlawful treatment in the workplace often starts quietly. One day, a routine performance review contains unexpected criticism. Meetings begin to feel isolating. Then small changes turn into major decisions that affect employment….

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A lawsuit filed against Netflix in 2025 raises questions about what happens when employers ignore employees’ concerns

Netflix Executive’s Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Alleges Toxic Workplace Culture

Speaking up about workplace problems is never easy. California law protects workers who report harassment or discrimination. But a lawsuit filed against Netflix in 2025 raises questions about what happens when employers…

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Imagine working long hours in a demanding job, only to discover your employer has been systematically cheating you out of your rightful pay.

Union City Security Firm Owners Ordered to Repay $210,000 in Stolen Wages to 81 Workers

Imagine working long hours in a demanding job, only to discover your employer has been systematically cheating you out of your rightful pay. That’s what happened to dozens of security guards in…

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In a recent lawsuit, a Bay Area dental employee claims that instead of receiving the support she asked for, she was fired shortly after she reported her injuries and sought accommodations from her employer.

California Dental Worker Files Lawsuit Claiming Disability Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

Workplace injuries are more common than many people realize, particularly in environments where employees spend extended periods on their feet or performing repetitive tasks. In a recent lawsuit, a Bay Area dental…

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As AI plays a bigger role in employment decisions, it raises questions about fairness and bias.

Study Finds AI Resume Screening Disadvantages Black and Female Applicants

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a regular feature of the hiring process. Many job seekers today interact with AI without realizing it, whether through resume-screening tools, automated video interviews or algorithms that…

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