People often know when they are being pushed out of their jobs. This can cause serious stress: we often depend on our jobs not just for our livelihoods but also for our self-confidence and sense of purpose. Sometimes, your employer knows they are discriminating or retaliating against you and makes...
At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If you have been discriminated against, retaliated against, denied your rightful wages, or wrongfully terminated, our attorneys are here to help. Call us today at 213-465-4802 to find out how we can help!...
On February 25, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced two whistleblower awards totaling more than $1.7 million. Two Awards For More Than $1.7 Million The first of the two new awards for more than $900,000 was issued to a whistleblower who provided significant evidence connected to an ongoing investigation...
Most people know that pregnancy discrimination is illegal at work. But did you know that pregnancy discrimination is also illegal at school? Until Title IX was passed in 1972, the law did not recognize pregnant students’ right to remain in school. Title IX prohibits schools that receive federal funding...
Last week, the US Department of Justice announced its first civil settlement of False Claims Act allegations against a PPP borrower. We are likely to see more PPP fraud cases under the new administration, particularly because new funds are being made available to distressed businesses as part of the...
At King & Siegel LLP, we have helped hundreds of workers hold employers accountable through legal actions. If your employer has denied your right to take leave or punished you for doing so, contact our attorneys for help. Call us today at 213-465-4802! If you are at risk of miscarriage...
Paternity leave in California helps dads take time off work when they have a new baby. More dads are choosing this leave because it’s good for families. In California, the law (called the California Family Rights Act or CFRA) lets dads take up to 12 weeks off. But to...
Following Sacramento’s CBS13 blockbuster expose on failures at California’s new billion-dollar COVID testing lab and the company running the lab-PerkinElmer, the station has reported on a wild series of events, including systematic failures at the lab and potential destruction of evidence. Inconclusive Tests and Reduced Capacity Despite the fact...
On February 4, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against investment adviser GPB Capital and individuals affiliated with the firm, including its owner and CEO, David Gentile and Jeffry Schneider, the owner of GPB Capital’s placement agent Ascendant Capital. The SEC alleged that the firm and its affiliates had...
Pregnancy discrimination is common and affects women in all industries. In today’s news, Santander Bank was just sued by a former salesperson who alleges that she was denied accommodations for her pregnancies and then fired as part of an alleged “reduction in force.” The plaintiff alleges that this was...