Topic Archives: Discrimination

May 1, 2019 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Leaves of Absence, Paid Sick Leave

Navigating the Seas of Federal, State, and Local Leave of Absence Laws

By: Janie F. Schulman

FMLA, CFRA, NPLA, ADA, FEHA, NYPFL, SFPPLO. The alphabet soup of leave laws with which employers must comply is enough to make the heads of even the most seasoned HR professionals and in-house counsel spin. With an increasing number of municipalities jumping …›

July 7, 2018 - Discrimination

From Social Media to Social Change: Will #MeToo Alter California Arbitration Law?

By: Lloyd W. Aubry, Jr.

What began as a hashtag trending on Twitter may spur major change in the legislative arena in California. #MeToo not only brought global attention to the magnitude of sexual harassment and assault, but also sparked a much-needed conversation about how to combat the problem …›