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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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‘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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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. […]

By John Winer “Have you been vaccinated for Covid-19?” It’s a question employer may be tempted to ask as employees begin to return to the workplace.  But is it necessary for a safe work environment or a violation of workers’ medical privacy? It’s an issue that raises legal and ethical questions as business owners and […]