Race Discrimination: Single Use of “N-Word” Enough to Send Hostile Workplace Claim to Jury Says Court
May 9, 2022
A federal Court of Appeals recently held that a single use of the “N-word” racial slur was sufficient, as a
A federal Court of Appeals recently held that a single use of the “N-word” racial slur was sufficient, as a
In a significant victory for US debtors and consumers, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has demanded that a
California law protects against gender discrimination in the workplace. Gender discrimination often victimizes women, but men can suffer from gender
As announced here, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has announced plans to adopt a new rule protecting consumers from ringless
If you have been the victim of race discrimination at your workplace here in California, you have the right to
California has a new law which enhances the protections of workers who have been the victim of any sort of
Workplace discrimination and harassment based on sex and gender characteristics is unlawful in California. Further, any employer who engages —
Debtors have rights under various federal and California statutes. For example, under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”),
California Fair Employment And Housing Act Discrimination against and harassment of employees is prohibited by the California Fair Employment and
Debt collection companies — including lenders — must provide these 18 categories of information before attempting to collect on a
A federal Court of Appeals recently held that a single use of the “N-word” racial slur was sufficient, as a matter of law, to send a hostile work environment race
In a significant victory for US debtors and consumers, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has demanded that a vast majority of medical debt be removed from credit reports.
California law protects against gender discrimination in the workplace. Gender discrimination often victimizes women, but men can suffer from gender discrimination too. In general, discrimination in the workplace is any
As announced here, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) has announced plans to adopt a new rule protecting consumers from ringless voicemails on cell phones. The FCC is one of several
If you have been the victim of race discrimination at your workplace here in California, you have the right to sue your employer. You have the same right for any
California has a new law which enhances the protections of workers who have been the victim of any sort of discrimination. The law is commonly known as the “Silenced No
Workplace discrimination and harassment based on sex and gender characteristics is unlawful in California. Further, any employer who engages — or allows — gender-based discrimination and/or harassment will face civil
Debtors have rights under various federal and California statutes. For example, under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), a debtor has the right to dispute that a debt
California Fair Employment And Housing Act Discrimination against and harassment of employees is prohibited by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). See Cal. Gov. Code, § 12900 et
Debt collection companies — including lenders — must provide these 18 categories of information before attempting to collect on a private student loan or bringing a collection action. The list