Are English-Only Rules Lawful?

November 28, 2014 Legal Team
According to the 2011 Census, California has the largest ethnic minority population in the United States, counting for 12% of the country's total ethnic minority population. With such ethnic diversity, employers are tasked with being equal to all ethnicities and employees. As per the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, discrimination based on race...
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Black Friday Protests—a Walmart Tradition

November 28, 2014 Legal Team
Retailers who opened at 6 pm on Thanksgiving Day are already asking employees to leave their family and holiday festivities to man the doors and battle stations on what has become “Gray Thursday” leading into the infamous Black Friday. Some retailers won't pay their employees a livable wage. That is the subject of the...
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Navy Captain “Relieved of Duty” for Hostile Work Environment

November 24, 2014 Legal Team
A San Diego based naval commander has been relieved of command from his amphibious assault ship. Captain Wayne Brown was let go from his leadership post after an investigation aboard the Boxer, the ship in question, revealed inappropriate behavior that constituted a hostile work environment.Brown allegedly lost his temper many times while commanding the...
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Jury Awards Autozone Manager $185 Million in Punitive Damages for Pregnancy Discrimination Case

November 19, 2014 Legal Team
Rosario Juarez was a manager at one of Autozone's San Diego, California locations. Although she consistently met the goals set for her by the company, her boss took issue with Juarez after learning she had become pregnant. Autozone made Juarez's job more difficult by doubling her work and setting her up to fail. A...
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Stress Relievers at Work Make for Happier Camper

November 12, 2014 Legal Team
You spend the majority of your week and your adult life at the office. When you spend so much time in one place, it is understandable that you are affected emotionally by the office. Employment can be an emotional roller coaster that leads to stress and anxiety.So how can you manage your stress under...
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