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California Business Journal Profiles WB&S Clients Suing Napa Valley Resort for Sexual Harassment
Another Former Employee of a Luxury Napa Valley Resort Breaks Silence About Workplace Sexual Harassment at Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga A third woman has shared her story with the California Business Journal detailing allegations that a supervisor in charge of training other employees on policies and procedures for Auberge habitually harassed and […]
Read More →WB&S Files Sexual Assault and Harassment Lawsuit Against Berkeley Unified School District
WB&S Partner John Winer quoted in The Daily Californian: “Our goal is to change policies so that complaints are taken more seriously,” Winer said. Read the full article below Former Berkeley High School teacher accused of sexual assault, harassment by Gabe Classon Berkeley High School alumna Rachel Phillips has filed a lawsuit against her former […]
Read More →Head of Alameda Fitness Center Surrenders Chiropractic License
John Winer Quoted in SF Chronical article: “In over 42 years of handling a large number of psychological injury cases caused by chiropractors, doctors, psychotherapists abusing their influence, I’ve learned this kind of conduct by a chiropractor can create significant injuries,” said John Winer, Kohler’s attorney. Read Full Article here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Head-of-Alameda-fitness-center-surrenders-16603975.php Or read below: Head […]
Read More →Massage Therapists Sue Luxury Napa Valley Resort for Spa Supervisor’s Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
NAPA, Calif. (December 16, 2021)— Two massage therapists that worked at the Auberge Solage Resort & Spa in Calistoga filed a lawsuit this week in Napa County Superior Court that accuses the global corporation of protecting a senior staff member who preyed on other employees. The complaint names two women who claim a supervisor in […]
Read More →WB&S Files Two Lawsuits Against Apple for Age Discrimination and Gender Discrimination
Apple ex-employees file ageism, gender discrimination lawsuit: report Article by Yahoo News by Peter Aitken October 23, 2021 Two former Apple employees have lodged lawsuits against the tech giant, alleging ageism, sexism and other discriminatory practices in the company. Employees last month launched #AppleToo, a campaign to gather and share current and past employees’ experiences […]
Read More →KQED Interviews WB&S Partner John Winer about Berkeley High School Lawsuit
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Read More →WB&S Files Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Berkeley Unified School – Read SF Chronicle Article
‘Worst moments of my life.’ Former Berkeley High student alleges repeated abuse by teacher by Matthias Gafni Soon after Rachel Phillips arrived at H Building for her senior yearbook photo shoot, she felt a hug from behind. She said she quickly realized it was her chemistry teacher, the one she alleges sexually assaulted and harassed […]
Read More →Workplace Harassment and Its Portrayal on TV
Written by Kelli Burritt May 28, 2021 The #MeToo movement that swept the country in 2017 brought a fresh focus on sexual harassment and misconduct that occurs in the workplace. According to the American Bar Association, in response to the movement, fifteen states passed new laws protecting against sexual harassment in the workplace, including California, […]
Read More →How to Fight Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Written by John Winer May 03, 2021 While ageism is nothing new, the widening wealth gap and current economic frustrations have put a spotlight on age discrimination in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of workers aged 65 or older has grown by 117% in a span of 20 years, […]
Read More →Gender discrimination and harassment plagues U.S. temporary work programs
Written by John Winer April 26, 2021 Each year, thousands of women are recruited to work in the United States on temporary work visas. The Department of Labor explains that foreign labor certification programs permit U.S. employers to hire foreign workers on a temporary or permanent basis to fill jobs essential to the U.S. economy. […]
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