Shegerian Conniff https://shegerianconniff.com/ Tue, 26 May 2026 19:06:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://shegerianconniff.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fav.png Shegerian Conniff https://shegerianconniff.com/ 32 32 How Employers Quietly Phase Out Older Workers Without Firing Them https://shegerianconniff.com/how-employers-quietly-phase-out-older-workers-without-firing-them/ Tue, 26 May 2026 19:06:40 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5323 California is known for its very competitive corporate landscape, especially in the tech industry. Los Angeles is no different. While entertainment and media are the biggest industries in the area, tech comes second. Age discrimination is a problem in those … Continue reading →

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]]> Shegerian Conniff LLP Files Lawsuit Against Amazon Alleging Disability Discrimination and Retaliation https://shegerianconniff.com/shegerian-conniff-llp-files-lawsuit-against-amazon-alleging-disability-discrimination-and-retaliation/ Tue, 26 May 2026 13:11:50 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5319 RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, APRIL 145 2025 — Shegerian Conniff LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of former Amazon employee Tamara Turner, who alleges she was subjected to disability discrimination, retaliation, and a failure to accommodate her medical condition, ultimately forcing her to resign.  Turner … Continue reading →

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]]> Common Ways Employers Accidentally Violate Breastfeeding Laws https://shegerianconniff.com/common-ways-employers-accidentally-violate-breastfeeding-laws/ Thu, 14 May 2026 14:11:50 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5311 Is your employer violating your breastfeeding rights unintentionally? It’s possible. When former President Joe Biden signed the PUMP Act into law, it was going to extend protection to nearly 9 million additional working women. It added to the protections the … Continue reading →

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]]> DoorDash Under Fire in New Lawsuit from Shegerian Conniff LLP Alleging Disability Discrimination and Retaliation https://shegerianconniff.com/doordash-under-fire-in-new-lawsuit-from-shegerian-conniff-llp-alleging-disability-discrimination-and-retaliation/ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:13:35 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5305 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, APRIL 15, 2026 — Shegerian Conniff LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of former DoorDash employee Lizbeth Barajas, who alleges she was subjected to disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that ultimately led to her wrongful termination.    Barajas was … Continue reading →

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]]> Can Your Employer Monitor You Off the Clock? What the Law Says https://shegerianconniff.com/can-your-employer-monitor-you-off-the-clock-what-the-law-says/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:41:15 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5294 With the pandemic came a sharp increase in companies switching to remote work. Instead of long, stressful commutes, workers ate, moved to another room, and started their workday. This new, relaxed setting boosted productivity. It also blurred the line between … Continue reading →

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]]> Shegerian Conniff LLP Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation at ABM https://shegerianconniff.com/shegerian-conniff-llp-files-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-harassment-discrimination-and-retaliation-at-abm/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:36:29 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5288 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 Shegerian Conniff LLP filed a complaint on behalf of Jenifer Mendoza and Wuanquiriam Pinto, whose employment with ABM Industry Group was wrongfully terminated.   Mendoza was hired by Magic Building Services in … Continue reading →

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]]> What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment? https://shegerianconniff.com/what-constitutes-a-hostile-work-environment/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:31:24 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5284 You took a job expecting that it would be a place where you could grow and advance your skills. You expected to be respected by your management and coworkers. You planned to work hard and build a career. You wish … Continue reading →

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]]> Sexual Harassment in Small Businesses vs. Large Corporations https://shegerianconniff.com/sexual-harassment-in-small-businesses-vs-large-corporations/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:24 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5276 Sexual harassment in the workplace laws are clear. In the U.S., it’s illegal to harass an applicant or employee due to that person’s sex. This means a person in the workplace, or someone applying for a job, is protected from: … Continue reading →

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]]> The Rise of AI in Hiring: Legal Risks for Discrimination & Bias https://shegerianconniff.com/the-rise-of-ai-in-hiring-legal-risks-for-discrimination-bias/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:34:05 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5270 Have you applied for a job recently? Many employers and hiring agencies are now using AI to narrow down the pool of candidates. The World Economic Forum estimates that 88% of companies screen candidates with AI. Some even use AI … Continue reading →

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]]> Workplace Social Media Policies and Employee Free Speech Rights https://shegerianconniff.com/workplace-social-media-policies-and-employee-free-speech-rights/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:42:22 +0000 https://shegerianconniff.com/?p=5266 Spend any time on social media, and you may find someone who made an inflammatory comment. People identify that person and contact the employer, either threatening a boycott or simply making the company aware. While believing they have the right … Continue reading →

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