A new bill being considered by California lawmakers will bring California consumers additional privacy rights by requiring companies to disclose to consumers the data they've collected and with whom it was shared during the past year, if the consumer … [Read more...]
Can a Job Applicant Refuse to Sign an Arbitration Clause But Still Be Hired?
Forced arbitration agreements put job applicants in a no win situation. If they don't agree, they probably won't get hired and possibly be unable to financially support themselves and their families. If they do agree, are hired but management breaks … [Read more...]
CDC Program Charged With Discrimination Against Obese Workers
Could the federal government be behind a movement of obesity discrimination in the workplace? Some are asserting that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) LEAN Works! program is boosting anti-fat sentiment at work by tying the costs … [Read more...]
CFPB Launches Study Into Mandatory Arbitration, Bringing Discussion To Congress
The growing use of mandatory arbitration has become a hot topic among businesses and consumers, which has led the debate all the way to Congress, with billions of dollars potentially at stake. Like many issues brought to Congress, a government agency … [Read more...]
Calif. Weighs Tougher Heat Rules for Farmworkers
With temperatures soaring to triple digits in some areas, precautions to help prevent heat-related deaths and illnesses should be mandatory. Farm workers are entitled to simple protections that could save their lives. There should never be a choice … [Read more...]
California Employment Lawyer: 10 Ways Your Business Could End Up In Court!
In our litigious society, you can never be too careful. And even a careless mistake can become a valid reason for an employee to file a lawsuit against you. For employers, simply trying to be nice and go the extra mile to help an employee could land … [Read more...]
Binding Arbitration is a Bad Deal for Financial Services Consumers
Consumers may have a chance in disputes with financial institutions if the CFPB is able to limit forced arbitration. The financial industry loves forced arbitration and for good reason. When a consumer "agrees" to the bank's required terms of doing … [Read more...]
Are Big Money and Big Business Affecting State Judiciary Rulings?
The lines are beginning to blur between the influence of campaign contributions to judges and the purpose of our court system, which is to provide a fair trial no matter who you are or how much money you have. As the amount of campaign contributions … [Read more...]
A Consumer Injustice: Arbitration Agreements Only Protect Big Business
The days of facing your opponent in a court of law to settle disputes are rapidly fading, especially if you're a consumer. For consumers, a barely noticeable clause may be trading your right to a day in court for forced arbitration when disputing a … [Read more...]
Agricultural Industry’s Dark Secret: Rape, Harassment, & Fear Common for Workers
The agricultural business has a dark secret, which many of their workers keep hidden for fear of retaliation, deportation and losing their job. Now a brave worker has come forward to expose what many of them have kept hidden. A recent landmark case … [Read more...]
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