In a hard-fought victory, Hunter Pyle Law recently prevailed on opposing an employer’s Motion to Compel Arbitration. Hunter Pyle Law filed a wage and hour class action and representative action pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) on behalf of our client. The complaint seeks relief for nurses who worked throughout the state of […]
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What is a “Disability” under California Law
Under California law, a “disability” is broadly construed. In the employment law context, an individual qualifies as having a “disability” under California law if the individual: 1. Has a physical disability, mental disability, special education disability, or medical condition that limits one of the major life activities of the individual; and 2. Has a record or […]
Read more...California Law Protects Employees with Potential or Perceived Disabilities
While California law protects employees who are disabled, it also protects workers whose employers perceive them to have a physical or mental impairment that is disabling, potentially disabling, or perceived as disabling or potentially disabling. See Cal. Gov’t Code § 12926.1(b). In other words, California law protects workers from adverse employment actions because their employer […]
Read more...California Law Protects Workers Who Are Associated With a Disabled Person
California law prohibits an employer from taking an adverse action against an employee based on the employee’s association with a disabled person. See Cal. Gov’t Code § 12926(o). This is referred to as an “associational disability” claim. To prove an associational disability claim, an employee must prove that: (1) the “disability” from which they suffer […]
Read more...California Resident Managers’ Workplace Rights
Live-in resident managers face a unique challenge: their bosses are often also their landlords. California law requires an individual to live on the premises if a building has sixteen (16) or more units. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25, § 42. These individuals are often referred to as resident managers. Resident managers carry out various job […]
Read more...Proving Discrimination and Harassment Cases in California
In a victory for workers’ rights, the California Legislature enacted California Government Code section 12923 as a statement of legislative findings and purpose regarding harassment and discrimination claims brought under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). The legislation was enacted to “provide all Californians with an equal opportunity to succeed in the workplace.” The Legislature […]
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