California Fair Employment and Housing Act

Three Day Online Workshop: The Ultimate Guide to California FMLA/CFRA, ADA/FEHA, PDL, and Workers' Compensation (June 9-11, 2021) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Leave of absence, Labour law, United States labor law, 103rd United States Congress, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Labor, Sick leave, Workers' compensation, Articles, Human activities

Dealing with medical leaves and accommodations is highly susceptible to errors, miscues, and mistakes, and employers need expert help to navigate the new regulations.

Key Points: 
  • Dealing with medical leaves and accommodations is highly susceptible to errors, miscues, and mistakes, and employers need expert help to navigate the new regulations.
  • This 12-hour workshop, lasting three and a half days, prepares companies for the new changes in CFRA employment law.
  • For over 28 years, she has been helping companies implement FMLA/ADA regulations since they were originally passed in the early 90s.
  • As well as the implications of ADA/ FEHA and FMLA/CFRA running concurrently with other medical leaves including Workers' Compensation and your own company policies.

Former Female Employee Accuses Lowe's of Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Workplace

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Articles, Bullying, Human behavior, Labour law, Harassment, Workplace bullying, Sexual harassment, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Cause of action, Harassment in the United Kingdom

b"LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Plaintiff Jane Doe's Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was targeted by the Lowe's supervisor.

Key Points: 
  • b"LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Plaintiff Jane Doe's Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was targeted by the Lowe's supervisor.
  • According to the Complaint, Plaintiff has intellectual and emotional disabilities.
  • Plaintiff further alleges that after she complained, she was sent home early and placed on a 4-day paid, administrative leave.
  • Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by the Fair Employment and Housing Act.\nIf you have information regarding Plaintiffs' claims of unlawful sexual assault and harassment at Lowe's, please contact counsel for Plaintiffs.

Panda Express Sued by Former Employee for Sexual Battery and Harassment After Horrific Mandatory “Self-Improvement Seminar”

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Professional services, Retail, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, Legal, Hispanic, Articles, Labour law, Bullying, Workplace bullying, Feminism and sexuality, Feminist economics, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Sexual harassment, Wrongful dismissal, Harassment in the United Kingdom, Harassment

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. , the operator of the national chain of Panda Express fast-food restaurants, was sued by former employee Jennifer Spargifiore for sexual battery, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Key Points: 
  • Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. , the operator of the national chain of Panda Express fast-food restaurants, was sued by former employee Jennifer Spargifiore for sexual battery, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210304005286/en/
    The Complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 21STCV07909, includes causes of action for: Sexual Battery (Cal.
  • Code 1708.5); Hostile Work Environment Harassment Based on Sex/Gender in Violation of the FEHA (Cal.
  • The atmosphere resembled less a self-improvement seminar than a site for off-the-books interrogation of terrorist suspects.

Two Day California HR Online Seminar: Leaves of Absence - Employer Obligations, Leave Interactions, and Handling Problems and Performance Management Challenges (April 15-16, 2021) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Professional services, Human resources, Family law, Labour law, Private law, Articles, 103rd United States Congress, Family and Medical Leave Act, Leave of absence, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Labor, Paid Family Leave

The "California Leaves of Absence - Employer Obligations, Leave Interactions, and Handling Problems and Performance Management Challenges - PDL, FMLA, FEHA, SDI, CFRA, PFL, ADA, and Workers Compensation" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "California Leaves of Absence - Employer Obligations, Leave Interactions, and Handling Problems and Performance Management Challenges - PDL, FMLA, FEHA, SDI, CFRA, PFL, ADA, and Workers Compensation" conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • One of these reasons is the many types of leave offered to CA employees and the many reasons for which employees can take leave.
  • Even human resources professionals can be confused by the myriad of leave types in the state.
  • It can feel overwhelming to manage leaves of absence and feel confident that the employer is compliant.

AHF Files Calif. Supreme Court Petition in Hollywood Fair Housing Lawsuit

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Legal, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Courts, Public policy, Government, Professional services, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Residential Building & Real Estate, Discrimination in the United States, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Right to housing, Human rights in the United States, Housing, Housing discrimination in the United States, American society, Civil Rights Act, Housing Act, FHA

AHF has asserted violations of both federal and state housing laws intended to eliminate housing discrimination, barriers to minority housing and integrated communities in the permitting, planning and construction of four luxury mixed-use residential, commercial and/or entertainment development projects within the Hollywood area.

Key Points: 
  • AHF has asserted violations of both federal and state housing laws intended to eliminate housing discrimination, barriers to minority housing and integrated communities in the permitting, planning and construction of four luxury mixed-use residential, commercial and/or entertainment development projects within the Hollywood area.
  • AHFs petition to the Supreme Court now seeks to overturn the Appellate Court ruling in order to allow for enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act ( FHA ) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act ( FEHA ) inasmuch as AHF believes and asserts it should apply to the four Hollywood development projects: Sunset Gordon Tower, Palladium Residences, Crossroads Hollywood and one planned at the Amoeba Music site.
  • The four upscale developments are within a one-mile radius in Hollywood, putting economic pressure on lower income residents in the area.
  • The fair housing laws protect minorities who are disproportionately impacted by a city policy or practice that is facially neutral.

MindMeld Studios & myCEcourse.com Recognizes California Lodging, Transportation Industries Are Out of Compliance with Human Trafficking Prevention Training Mandates

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Sex crimes, Articles, Humans, Human sexuality, Violence against men, Violence against women, Debt bondage, Human trafficking, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Sexual harassment

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New mandatory training for the California lodging and transportation industries has led MindMeld Studios, a national preferred online educational and compliance provider of Sexual Harassment Prevention training for private and public entities, to introduce new "Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training."

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New mandatory training for the California lodging and transportation industries has led MindMeld Studios, a national preferred online educational and compliance provider of Sexual Harassment Prevention training for private and public entities, to introduce new "Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training."
  • FEHA requires the lodging industry to train on Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention, including proper reporting.
  • In light of the new labor laws and the overwhelming resources needed to meet the new 2020 labor laws, MindMeld Studios launched Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Training at http://www.mycecourse.com .
  • Many states are moving to pass bills that make training mandatory for all employees and industries similar to SB 1343, which is the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training law in California.

AHF to Appeal Dismissal of Hollywood Fair Housing Lawsuit Against City of L.A., Multiple Developers

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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Residential Building & Real Estate, Urban planning, Construction & Property, Professional services, Philanthropy, State, Local, Public policy, Legal, Foundation, Public policy, Government, Other Construction & Property, Discrimination in the United States, Housing, Right to housing, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing discrimination in the United States, Human rights in the United States, Civil Rights Act, Human rights, FHA, Housing Act

AHFs case asserted violations of both federal and state housing laws intended to eliminate housing discrimination, barriers to minority housing and integrated communities.

Key Points: 
  • AHFs case asserted violations of both federal and state housing laws intended to eliminate housing discrimination, barriers to minority housing and integrated communities.
  • AHFs lawsuit sought to enforce the federal Fair Housing Act ( FHA ) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act ( FEHA ), asserting the four Hollywood developments within a one mile radius in AHFs lawsuit were approved without providing adequate measures to ensure that the Projects would not displace protected minorities.
  • These fair housing laws protect minorities who are disproportionately impacted by a city policy or practice.
  • We respectfully disagree with Judge Drapers decision and intend to appeal his ruling in the case, said Michael Weinstein, President of AHF.

Civil Rights Attorney Toni Jaramilla Fights for Victims of Discrimination and Harassment

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Abuse, Human behavior, Behavior, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Harassment, Discrimination, Aggression

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Civil rights attorney Toni Jaramilla testified at the State Capitol regarding Assembly Bill 9 (AB9) , which gives victims of discrimination or harassment additional time to file a claim under California's anti-harassment laws.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Civil rights attorney Toni Jaramilla testified at the State Capitol regarding Assembly Bill 9 (AB9) , which gives victims of discrimination or harassment additional time to file a claim under California's anti-harassment laws.
  • "Our passion for protecting an employee's civil rights and continued ability to work in an environment free of harassment has resulted in successful litigation on behalf of numerous clients," Jaramilla said.
  • AB9 gives victims additional time to seek civil and administrative remedies by extending the period to three years for filing discrimination and harassment claims under FEHA."
  • "Low-wage workers are especially harmed by this short filing time," Jaramilla pointed out, "There are many reasons why workers do not immediately report discrimination or harassment.

New Sexual Harassment Training Now Available To All IIABCal Members

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Human behavior, Workplace bullying, Human sexuality, Feminism, Labour law, Harassment, Feminism and sexuality, Sexual harassment, Harassment in the United Kingdom, Organizational retaliatory behavior, California Fair Employment and Housing Act

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination are all over the news cycle and myCEcourse.com is responding with an innovative educational product, available to members of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California IIABCAL with special pricing.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sexual harassment, retaliation, and discrimination are all over the news cycle and myCEcourse.com is responding with an innovative educational product, available to members of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California IIABCAL with special pricing.
  • With the passage of AB1825 and the anticipated passage of SB1343 employers are jumping on board now to be compliant.
  • The new AB1825 film from myCEcourse.com covers all current law on sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation as well as new California law related to the LGBT community.
  • A trailer of the program can be viewed here: TRAILER Additional resources, interviews and articles available free on the website at http://www.myCEcourse.com/

Attorney Joseph M. Lovretovich Fights for Client in Disability Discrimination Case

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Monday, May 21, 2018
California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Court of Appeal of New Zealand, Law

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Attorney Joseph M. Lovretovich , founder of JML Law, and Jennifer A. Lipski , a senior associate at JML Law, recently won an appeal (Case No.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Attorney Joseph M. Lovretovich , founder of JML Law, and Jennifer A. Lipski , a senior associate at JML Law, recently won an appeal (Case No.
  • B266534) in the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District in which the appellate court reversed the trial court's order granting summary adjudication of their client's (plaintiff's) disability discrimination claims against his former employer.
  • The plaintiff sued the defendant for disability discrimination in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Government Code section 12900, et seq.
  • Joseph M. Lovretovich is widely regarded as one of California's top trial lawyers, and 100% of his practice is devoted to litigation.