Plaintiff worked for a construction company. Her supervisors used foul language, referred to a woman with large breasts as “Double D,” told plaintiff she was lucky because women had multiple orgasms, and asked her whether women “got off” when they used a particular type of tampon. At one point, she was told to wear a French […]
Law Firm’s Arbitration Petition Denied In Employment Case.
In an employment discrimination action, defendant law firm petitioned to compel arbitration of the claims based on a letter agreement: “You and the Firm agree that any legal disputes which may occur between you and the Firm and which arise out of, or are related in any way to your employment with the Firm or its […]
“Me-Too” Evidence Properly Excluded In Employment Discrimination Case.
Plaintiff alleged he was discriminated against by his employer because of his Japanese ancestry and Asian race. A jury found in favor of the employer and found no employment discrimination. Plaintiff brought an unsuccessful motion for new trial, arguing the trial court erred in excluding evidence that a supervisor “openly favored employees of Arab ancestry.” The […]
Employment Arbitration Agreement Unconscionable.
When plaintiff applied for a job as a property manager, she signed an arbitration agreement which was part of the employment application. It barred class action disputes, provided that all claims had to be filed within one year, was presented on a take it or leave it basis, and stated the employer “has implemented an arbitration […]
General Engineering Construction Company Excluded From Making Bids On Public Works Projects For One Year.
A general engineering construction company performed public works projects. The California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement [DLSE] issued a civil wage and penalty assessment, including a disbarment period during which the company would be excluded from making bids on public work projects for one year, against the construction company based on allegations […]
Partner In Medical Group Has Standing To Sue Under FEHA.
A doctor was the regional director for an emergency physicians’ medical group with 700 partners who work in emergency rooms throughout California. She served on the Board of Directors for 11 months when she was terminated from her position as regional director after she reported that “certain officers and agents” of the group had sexually harassed […]
Does Caretaker For Elderly Person In The Home Get Overtime?
Plaintiff is not a licensed or trained nurse. The family of a 90-something invalid hired her to provide care for the elderly person at home. After she left employment, plaintiff sued for failure to pay her overtime wages. The appellate court found plaintiff “was a personal attendant as a matter of law and thus, exempt from […]
Abuse Of Discretion Not Found In Board Placing Nurse On Probation.
Registered Nurse with a blood alcohol of .16 lost control of a car on the freeway, was convicted of a misdemeanor and placed on three years probation. The Board of Registered Nursing revoked the R.N.’s license to practice nursing, but stayed revocation subject to three years probation. The R.N. convinced the superior court the Board committed […]
Despite The Pregnancy Disability Leave Act Mandating Four Months Leave, An Employer May Nonetheless Be Liable For Other Violations Under The Fair Employment And Housing Act.
Plaintiff brought an action under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act [Government Code section 12900; FEHA] alleging she was disabled due to a high risk pregnancy. Her employer granted her all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Act [Government Code section 12945; PDLL], then terminated her employment when she failed to report for […]
Injunction Enjoining Former Employees/Plaintiffs From Free Speech Rights Discussing Action With Current Employees Vacated.
The trial court ordered plaintiffs in a qui tam action from discussing their case with current employees during the pendency of the lawsuit. On appeal, plaintiffs argue the order is unsupported by the evidence, violates policies underlying the False Claims Act [Government Code section 12650] and that it infringes the free speech rights of the individual […]
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