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How California’s “Honest Pricing Law” Ends Checkout Surprises for Online Consumers

Uncategorized / March 24, 2025

By Dan Gildor Feb. 25, 2025  Have you ever booked a hotel room online for $199, only to discover a mandatory $50 “resort fee” at check-in? Or purchased concert tickets advertised at $75, then watched the price balloon to over $100 with “facility charges” and “processing fees”? Those frustrating bait-and-switch pricing tactics are now illegal in …

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California’s Workplace Discrimination Laws: California Is First State to Adopt Intersectionality of Protected Characteristics

Employment Law / March 18, 2025

California has taken a groundbreaking step in workplace protections by becoming the first state to explicitly recognize intersectionality in its discrimination laws. This means that employees who experience discrimination based on multiple protected characteristics—such as race and gender combined—now have stronger legal protections when seeking justice. What Is Intersectionality, and Why Does It Matter? Intersectionality …

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How Employers Hide Bias in Violation of California Discrimination Laws

Employment Law, Uncategorized / February 27, 2025

Despite clear legal protections intended to create fair workplaces, certain employers still find ways to mask discriminatory practices. They rarely admit to bias directly; instead, they use subtle (and sometimes sophisticated) tactics to avoid scrutiny.  Here are some hidden strategies that may violate California discrimination laws, what warning signs to look for, and how you …

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California Expands Workplace Protections with Intersectional Discrimination Law

Employee Rights / February 27, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, California has become the first state to explicitly recognize intersectional discrimination in employment law. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 899 into law on September 27, 2024, strengthening protections for employees who face discrimination based on multiple overlapping protected characteristics rather than a single category. This law is a significant …

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Discriminacion Racial en el Empleo

Artículos / February 21, 2025

La discriminación racial en el lugar de trabajo sigue siendo un problema persistente que afecta a empleados de diversas industrias en California y otros lugares. Los empleadores deben ser conscientes de cómo el racismo sistémico se perpetúa dentro de las organizaciones, en particular cuando se abusa del poder sobre las personas. A pesar de las …

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Que Es La Licencia Por Enfermedad Remunerada en California?

Artículos, Uncategorized / February 21, 2025

Los empleados de California tienen derecho a ciertas protecciones bajo las leyes laborales del estado, en particular en lo que respecta a las licencias por enfermedad remuneradas. Sin embargo, a menudo surgen problemas cuando los empleadores implementan “políticas de asistencia sin culpa”. Comprender estas políticas (y cómo interactúan con las leyes de licencias por enfermedad …

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Understanding California’s Overtime Laws: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

Wage & Hour / February 21, 2025

California workers are entitled to some of the strongest protections in the nation, but navigating the intricacies of California’s overtime laws can be challenging. If you’re not fully informed about your rights, you could be missing out on wages you’ve rightfully earned. What Are California’s Overtime Laws? Under California law, most non-exempt employees are entitled …

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How to Recognize and Document Workplace Discrimination: Tips from a Workplace Discrimination Lawyer

Employee Rights / February 21, 2025

Workplace discrimination can create a toxic environment, undermine employee confidence, and violate legal protections. However, identifying and effectively documenting discriminatory behavior is essential for holding employers accountable. This guide provides practical advice to recognize workplace discrimination and build a strong case, with insights from an experienced workplace discrimination lawyer. What Is Workplace Discrimination? Workplace discrimination occurs when …

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The Reality of Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination: When to Consult a Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer

Employee Rights / February 21, 2025

Workplace pregnancy discrimination is a challenging reality that many employees face today, impacting both new and expecting mothers in all sectors. Despite legal protections, outdated assumptions about women’s ability to balance motherhood and work persist, leading to unfair treatment and missed opportunities. This article sheds light on how pregnancy discrimination can affect employment, what federal …

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Equal Pay and Promotion in California: What You Need to Know

Employee Rights / February 21, 2025

Have you ever felt a nagging suspicion that you’re being underpaid compared to your colleagues? Or perhaps you’ve watched less qualified coworkers climb the corporate ladder while you remain stuck on the same rung, despite your consistent hard work and positive reviews. If these scenarios sound familiar, you’re not alone, and you may be experiencing …

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