In its decision in Bailey v San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme Court has recently affirmed that even a single incident of using “N” word by a coworker in reference to a black employee can be a sufficient
One Use of the “N-word” Lands an Employer in a Jury Trial – Lessons to Learn
One instance of a coworker directing the “N-word” to a Black employee can rise to the level of being so severe as to make for a racially hostile work environment in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act
Single Use of Racial Slur May Constitute Harassment
By Cristen Hintze and Joshua A. Rodine
Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Supreme Court ruled that an isolated, one-time, use of a racial slur may be so severe—when viewed in relation to the totality of the circumstances—as to alter the conditions of
California Supreme Court Says Even a Single Slur by a Coworker Can Give Rise to Employer Liability for Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation (US)
The California Supreme Court in Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office (S265223, July 29, 2024) clarified the circumstances under which a single racial slur by a coworker can lead to employer liability and further expounded on the type
New San Francisco DA rescinds 30 plea offers made under Chesa Boudin
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San Francisco’s new district attorney, Brooke Jenkins, announced that her office was rescinding 30 plea offers
New San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins makes wave of firings
"San Francisco has taken 10 giant steps backwards," she said. "Jenkins was dangled in front of us because she's a Black woman, which was supposed to make us feel better, but the firings are terrifying. I hope this raises the
New San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins’ Planned Review of Cases May Make Subject Some Immigrants to Removal
Chesa Boudin, Recalled
Of all places, San Francisco, where people trip over each other to be ever-more-progressive and empathetic, Kathy Boudin’s little boy was recalled from his office of district attorney. Why? What does this mean? How could this happen?
The vote wasn’t
"'Tough Talking' Sacramento District Attorney Presides Over Homicide And Violence Surge While 'Liberal' San Francisco Enjoys Major Decreases"
Next week brings a high-profile recall vote on San Francisco’s District Attorney Chesa Boudin, an election that many have come to view as a referendum on the progressive prosecutor movement. Because I consider all “movements” in the criminal justice reform
Industrial ADA litigation – “roll me baby, just like a tumbling dice.”
The Rolling Stones famously asked that they be rolled like a pair of tumbling dice, and looking at recent Title III ADA headlines reminded me of just what a crapshoot ADA litigation can be. The good news for businesses is