Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay a $215 million settlement for a class action lawsuit that claimed gender discrimination by its employees.  About 2,800 current and former female vice presidents and associates that were working in investment banking, investment management and securities claimed they were being discriminated against when it came to pay, performance evaluations and […]

Heads up Californians.  Beginning January 1, 2023, several new employment laws and changes will take effect in California. Here are a few highlights: Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023, California will increase its minimum wage to $15.50 per hour and an increase in the salary for exempt employees to $64,480. Local jurisdictions may have higher […]

A report by The Financial Times has been released about Apple’s toxic culture of apathy and retaliation against employees’ serious complaints of colleague and employer misconduct, including reports of sexual assault. In a company that boasts of its inclusiveness and its boost in diversity, these allegations cast a shadow on the company.  Multiple women have […]

Cecil was one of several employees misclassified as exempt from overtime by her employer. California’s Labor Code only allows select professionals, managers, and administrators to be exempt from overtime pay and breaks.     Cecil’s employer intentionally misclassified her and her coworkers as exempt to avoid paying them anything for overtime worked.  Cecil and her co-workers regularly worked dozens of […]

This summer, several states and many local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage rates. Starting July 1, 2022, states including Connecticut, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington DC will increase their minimum wage. Locally, several cities and counties are also increasing their minimum wage effective July 1, 2022. In California, there will be numerous minimum wage rate […]