Monthly Archives: May 2023
California Civil Rights Department Dismisses Caste Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tech Company
Employment laws in California and at the federal level prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics which relate to a person’s physical appearance, personal history, or family background. For example, skin color, national origin, and religion are protected characteristics. Should the law officially recognize caste as a protected characteristic, separate from the aforementioned characteristics which… Read More »
Actress Sues Media Company For Discrimination, Citing Racial And Gender Differences In Pay
Every year, the National Committee on Pay Equity observes Equal Pay Day to highlight the pay gap that still exists between men and women; similar observances exist in several countries. In the United States, non-Hispanic White Men have the highest average income. When comparing the average income of women in the U.S. workforce, regardless… Read More »
Employment Discrimination Against Mothers Is Rampant, But California Moms Have It Better Than Most
Balancing the responsibilities of work and family caregiving is not easy, and employers certainly do not make it any easier. Mothers of minor children often find themselves excluded from opportunities for advancement in their careers. It is their employers who have kept them stuck on the “mommy track;” the mothers themselves are willing and… Read More »
Teachers Allege Wrongful Termination After They Reported Unsafe Conditions At School
Sometimes a small private school can be an ideal environment for learning. It is easier for the teachers to get to know all the students and their families, thereby building a sense of community. Even though members of the school community may be on more familiar terms with each other than in bigger schools,… Read More »
