Could the federal government be behind a movement of obesity discrimination in the workplace? Some are asserting that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) LEAN Works! program is boosting anti-fat sentiment at work by tying the costs of overweight employees to their bottom line. LEAN Works! provided employers with an obesity cost calculator, which allowed them to draw a parallel between the cost associated with the overweight employees and their financial losses. The CDC stated … [Read more...]
Can a Job Applicant Refuse to Sign an Arbitration Clause But Still Be Hired?
Forced arbitration agreements put job applicants in a no win situation. If they don't agree, they probably won't get hired and possibly be unable to financially support themselves and their families. If they do agree, are hired but management breaks the law, filing a lawsuit to protect their rights isn't an option. Instead, they're forced into an arbitration hearing where the process may be stacked against them. A bill that passed the California Assembly in May would change this … [Read more...]
California’s ‘Right To Know Act’ Brings Consumers More Privacy Protection
A new bill being considered by California lawmakers will bring California consumers additional privacy rights by requiring companies to disclose to consumers the data they've collected and with whom it was shared during the past year, if the consumer requests it. The bill, known as the "Right to Know Act of 2013," AB 1291 would require companies to provide a free report in response to a customer's request and respond within 30 days. The law defines "customer" as an individual who is a resident … [Read more...]
California Employment Lawyer: 10 Ways Your Business Could End Up In Court!
In our litigious society, you can never be too careful. And even a careless mistake can become a valid reason for an employee to file a lawsuit against you. For employers, simply trying to be nice and go the extra mile to help an employee could land you in court for inadvertently violating employment laws. In a new report the California Chamber of Commerce details that "employers may unintentionally violate employment laws simply by trying to provide some flexibility for an employee, save money … [Read more...]
Calif. Weighs Tougher Heat Rules for Farmworkers
With temperatures soaring to triple digits in some areas, precautions to help prevent heat-related deaths and illnesses should be mandatory. Farm workers are entitled to simple protections that could save their lives. There should never be a choice between their lives or supporting their families working in the extreme heat at the risk of their health. With temperatures in the Central Valley recently surpassing 110 degrees and state regulators investigating two possible heat-related deaths in … [Read more...]
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