Drug Use Is a Lawful Reason Not to Hire

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects recovering drug addicts from discrimination in the workplace. However, a California court of appeal recently confirmed that job applicants who are…

After-Acquired Evidence that Plaintiff Used a Fake Social Security Number Barred Claims

On August 9, 2011, the Third District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the employer. The employer successfully argued that because the plaintiff…

“Me too” Evidence Held Admissible in Sexual Harassment Case

The Fifth District decided on August 9, 2011 that the trial court erred in not allowing the jury to hear “me too” evidence, or evidence of sexual harassment directed…