News & Updates
Partner Larry Herrera to Speak at OCBA Labor and Employment Law Meeting
On November 13, 2023 from 12PM-1:15PM, Sessions & Kimball Partner Larry E. Herrera will be speaking at the OCBA Labor and Employment Law Section Meeting. Topic: Exploring Evidence Issues in Employment Litigation Come learn about common issues during a case’s discovery phase such as: Past medical and employment records, employment disability records, disability insurance records,…
California’s Equal Pay Act: What To Do if You’re Not Being Paid Equally
California’s Equal Pay Act is a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to help combat wage discrimination across various industries. In essence, this act requires employers to pay employees the same rate of compensation, regardless of their gender, race, or ethnicity, when they are performing substantially similar work that requires similar skill, effort, and responsibility: “Equal…
Racial Discrimination at Work: What To Do
Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal and deeply unjust, but violations unfortunately continue to occur. This happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavorably due to their race. Not only can such behavior lead to reduced morale, it also goes against protections enforced under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)…
Partner Samuel Nielson to Speak at Orange County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Symposium
We are thrilled to announce that Samuel Nielson, Partner and esteemed attorney at Sessions & Kimball, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Orange County Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Symposium and Social. The event is October 7, 2023, and Samuel will be speaking from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Details and registration…
How to Prove Age Discrimination in the Workplace
In today’s evolving workplace demographic, the issue of age discrimination is rapidly gaining attention. Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age. Enacted to protect individuals from such bias, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act wards against prejudice based on seniority at work. This ground-breaking act specifically protects people…
Illegal Interview Questions in California
In California, like many other states, there are legal protections in place to prevent employment discrimination. To that end, some questions during job interviews are deemed illegal as they may lead to biased and unfair hiring decisions. Some of the most common illegal inquiries that take place during interviews include the following: “Are you married?”…