Monthly Archives: January 2025
Sexual Harassment Settlement Provides Lesson for Employers in California
On December 10, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed that an employer in California agreed to settle a sexual harassment claim. Wireless World LLC—a cell phone retailer from Sacramento, CA—will pay $107,916 as part of the agreement. The case is instructive for employers as it shows the importance of taking a proactive… Read More »
What Employers Should Know About Mediation in California
As defined within the 2024 California Rules of Court, mediation is a process through which a “neutral person facilitates communication between the disputants to assist them in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.” Mediation is a highly effective tool to resolve a wide range of legal conflicts, including employment discrimination claims, wrongful termination claims, wage… Read More »
California Supreme Court Rules Single “Slur” Sufficient for Employer Liability
On July 29, 2024, the California Supreme Court ruled that a single discriminatory “slur”” uttered in the workplace is sufficient to establish employer liability for discrimination. In the case of Twanda Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, et al., the court held that the employer is liable for a breach of the state’s… Read More »
Key Points Employers in California Should Know About Wage Payment Laws
California has among the country’s most comprehensive wage payment laws. A business or organization that breaches the state’s Labor Code can face serious financial sanctions. At Sloat Law Group, APC, we are committed to providing proactive workplace solutions for employers, including helping them navigate wage and hour issues. Within this blog post, our employment… Read More »