5 Landmark Employment Law Cases That Changed the Workplace Forever
Unjustly treated at work? The United States labor landscape has dramatically evolved in the past decade after some notable cases of employment discrimination were placed under the spotlight. Today, employees have more fundamental rights than they did decades ago, with legislation and court decisions providing increased protection against unlawful discrimination. Although the judiciary has not […]
Los Angeles Minimum Wage Rate Increase for July 2023
On July 1, 2023, the minimum wage rate in the city of Los Angeles is set to increase. This hike comes as a result of a recent announcement made by the City of Los Angeles. In this article, we will take a closer look at the specifics of the minimum wage rate increase and what […]
California Port Shutdown: Labor Dispute Shutters Six West Coast Port Terminals
On Friday, the busiest US ocean gateway was largely closed due to a labor action by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), leading to an extreme shortage of West Coast port workers. From Thursday evening onwards, operators required to load and unload cargo were absent on the job site. This was reported by PMA […]
Tesla Racial Discrimination Case: Jury Verdict Identifies $3.1 Million In Damages
[San Francisco, CA] A San Francisco federal jury has ruled that Tesla pay a staggering $3,175,000 in damages for racial discrimination against Owen Diaz. Mr. Diaz alleged he experienced racist incidents while working as an elevator operator at the Fremont Assembly Plant, including hearing people use derogatory language and seeing offensive graffiti and cartoons in […]
