At a time when college athletics programs increasingly prioritize revenue-generating sports like men’s football and basketball, the fight to protect opportunities for female athletes has never been more critical. A recent class action lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine (CUI) underscores the importance of holding schools accountable to Title IX—the landmark federal law requiring gender equity in education, including athletics. Speaking with an experienced Title IX attorney is often the … [Read more...]
#MeToo Can Include Men, Too: Over 16 Percent of Sexual Harassment Claims Happen to Men
The #metoo movement inspired a groundswell of reporting on sexual harassment, with more than 100 high-profile men facing allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior. Nearly half of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment at least once, according to The New York Times; our renewed focus on the subject is well-founded. However, there’s another important aspect to remember: Men can be victims of sexual harassment, too. Consider these statistics: During fiscal … [Read more...]
New California laws target racial pay gap, historical wage discrimination
One year ago, California made groundbreaking amendments to its Fair Pay Act as issues of pay equity and the gender pay gap rose to national prominence. Now, two new amendments to the Fair Pay Act will extend the law’s coverage to address race- and ethnicity-based wage inequity and attempt to undo the effects of decades of pay discrimination. One amendment, Senate Bill 1063, makes it a criminal misdemeanor for an employer to pay employees of one race or ethnicity less than it pays employees of … [Read more...]
What Makes You “The Boss?”: The U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In
What actually makes someone the "boss?" That is exactly what the U.S. Supreme Court is currently trying to decide after they heard arguments in a case involving workplace discrimination at Ball State University. Just 14 years ago, it was decided that employers could be held liable for workplace harassment by supervisors in their employment, but it was never determined what qualified someone as a supervisor. The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case brought by Maetta Vance, the only black employee … [Read more...]
Agricultural Industry’s Dark Secret: Rape, Harassment, & Fear Common for Workers
The agricultural business has a dark secret, which many of their workers keep hidden for fear of retaliation, deportation and losing their job. Now a brave worker has come forward to expose what many of them have kept hidden. A recent landmark case that yielded a $800,000 judgment has exposed the truth behind the allegations of rape and sexual harassment at many of our country's agribusinesses. Olivia Tamayo bravely stepped forward and filed what would become a landmark case that held Harris … [Read more...]