A federal district court in California is allowing a state civil rights lawsuit against an agricultural employer to proceed to trial for damages on a class basis. In addition, the California Civil Rights Department secured victory in its attempt to hold Grimmway Farms accountable for allegedly engaging in a pattern or practice of disability discrimination …
The Division of Workers’ Compensation and a group of union employee plaintiffs alleging systemic discrimination against women in the workers’ comp system have quietly come to terms on a settlement that disposes of the litigation. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, DWC officials committed to enhancing training for workers’ comp professionals, as well to …
A purported class-action lawsuit against the California Division of Workers’ Compensation alleging systemic discrimination against women in the California workers’ comp system is reportedly near a settlement. Exactly what the terms of the settlement are, however, is unknown as neither side is commenting on the still-pending deal. The lawsuit claims the State of California failed …
Trial Court’s Rejection of Grocery Employee’s Discrimination, Harassment-Based Claims Upheld In Zachary Tuckness v. Whole Foods Market California Inc., the First Appellate District addressed a former employee’s appeal from summary judgment in favor of Whole Foods Market California Inc. The appeal challenged the trial court’s conclusion that there were no triable issues of material fact …
Oceanside Officer Wins $628K for Disability Discrimination A former Oceanside Police Department field evidence technician who was fired and sued the city for disability discrimination after it denied her workers’ …
In yet another attempt to chip away at the workers’ comp reforms wrought by SB 899, State Sen. Carole Migden (D-San Francisco) ceremoniously announced the introduction of SB 1115, a bill that would prohibit apportioning the causation of permanent disability to gender, race, age, ethnicity or genetic disposition. Supports sang the praises of the bill, …
Senate Bill Targets Discrimination in Workers’ Comp Awards California State Sen. Carole Migden, D-San Francisco, is pushing legislation that would prohibit doctors from considering age, race or genetic factors in …