In mid-February, alleged ageist emails between executives at IBM were brought to light. Recent reports of alleged age discrimination at IBM have raised the question of whether issues of age discrimination in the workplace are on the rise. As reported … Read More
The 2022 Oscar nominations arrived on February 8th, and diversity experts aren’t exactly impressed with the results as they relate to inclusion in Hollywood. Some observers still think this year’s picks were “noteworthy,” such as Dean of Social Sciences at … Read More
Last Tuesday on February 8th, Angela Reddock-Wright had the chance to share her insights on the Brian Flores vs. NFL lawsuit in an appearance on Spectrum News LA. At its core, the conflict highlights an absence of Black representation among … Read More
On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Angela Reddock-Wright, legal commentator, employment attorney, mediator, arbitrator, workplace & Title IX investigator joined Spectrum News One LA anchor Kate Cagle to discuss former NFL coach Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL alleging wrongful termination, race discrimination and other claims. Reddock-Wright discusses the basis for Flores’ claims and the merits of the Rooney Rule designed to level the playing field for individuals seeking coaching, leadership and other opportunities within the NFL.… Read More
Continuing our series on COVID-19 and the ever-changing employment atmosphere, California workers who’ve tested positive for Omicron after exhausting their sick pay are hopeful for supplemental assistance. With the last COVID-19 sick leave having ended in September 2021, Gov. Gavin … Read More
Continuing with our series on COVID-19 and the evolving workplace landscape, recent news has put California employers in the crosshairs of infected employees’ families. While difficulty in proving causality prevented such lawsuits in the past, employers in California now risk … Read More
Effective as of January 14, 2022, Cal/OSHA has revised past COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to keep in line with CDPH and federal OSHA guidelines. While employers will have to keep these in mind so as to follow public … Read More
Following the recent list of California’s new employment laws, such as non-disclosure restrictions and enhanced wage theft laws, is a movement centered around the minimum wage, hours, and working conditions for fast food workers. As of early this month, California … Read More
The new list of employment laws that have gone into effect since the new year includes a required minimum wage for garment workers, 100% gratuity from food delivery apps sent to the driver, and more. Employment Media Expert Angela Reddock-Wright … Read More
On New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022, Angela Reddock-Wright, employment and Title IX attorney, mediator, arbitrator, and workplace/Title IX investigator and hearing officer, had the opportunity to join Spectrum News 1 multimedia journalist Catalina Villegas to discuss the new California employment laws, including the $15.00 minimum wage, the payment of garment workers, and the exclusion of NDA’s (non-disclosure) and non-disparagement clauses in employer-employee settlements for discrimination claims. Please check out the discussion.… Read More