A state appellate court has upheld an earlier judgment from a trial court in favor of an employee who alleged gender harassment from her communications company boss. However, justices did reduce the award. Orange County Sexual Harassment Lawyer Houman Fakhimi understands that a jury in San Francisco had determined that…
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder is under investigation amid allegations of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, following the implementation of a strict new county protocol enacted after the arrest of another county official accused of sexually assaulting multiple employees. Orange County Sexual Harassment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that because it took…
A high school student in Northern California alleged sexual harassment by a guidance counselor during her junior year, and now details are emerging about the district’s efforts to settle the case. Orange County Sexual Harassment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that the school district reportedly paid nearly $175,000 to settle a…
A gay sexual harassment case involving a retired Los Angeles schools superintendent fell through after details of the preliminary deal became public and the victim in the case was identified. Orange County Sexual Harassment Attorney Houman Fakhimi knows that cases involving same-sex harassment in the workplace are on the rise.…
A new study by researchers at the University of California, Riverside reports on unfair and unsafe working conditions within the Inland warehouse industry. Riverside Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that these allegations include a range of issues, including sleep deprivation that led to injuries, lack of appropriate training and constant…
A popular teen clothing retailer based in Orange County has been accused of racial bias, in a lawsuit filed by three former managers of the store. Orange County Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi knows that racial discrimination still goes on in 2012 America and is committed to fighting on behalf of…
Chapman University will pay $175,00 to settle an Orange County gender discrimination case filed by a female professor who alleged she was denied both a promotion and tenure due to her sex. Orange County Employment Discrimination Lawyer Houman Fakhimi knows that these cases are quite common, but often it comes…
Los Angeles wage violations at the Hilton Hotel near the Los Angeles International Airport has resulted in a $2.5 million settlement. Los Angeles Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi knows that cases like this are common, as many companies have no qualms denying workers meal and rest breaks and in some cases…
The merits of a second employment discrimination class action suit against box store giant Walmart are being weighed by a federal judge in California. Riverside Employment Attorney Houman Fakhimi understands that U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer has expressed some “serious” doubts about whether the case may move forward, following the…
Airport employees at Los Angeles International are accusing police superiors of employment retaliation against workers who identify and blow the whistle on safety risks. Accusations of harassment or retaliation in Orange County workplace disputes require an experienced employment law attorney like Houman Fakhimi. One can think of no more critical…