Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc.

Holding that, since the 58-year-old plaintiff was fired by his 60-year-old employer, there was an inference that "age discrimination was not the motive"

McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green

Holding in employment discrimination case that statistical evidence of employer's general policy and practice may be relevant circumstantial evidence of discriminatory intent behind individual employment decision

Guz v. Bechtel National, Inc.

Holding that an implied covenant "cannot be endowed with an existence independent of its contractual underpinnings. It cannot impose substantive duties or limits on the contracting parties beyond those incorporated in the specific terms of their agreement."

Serri v. Santa Clara University

Affirming summary adjudication of harassment claims due to lack of "hostile or derogatory statements"

King v. United Parcel Services, Inc.

Holding employer had no duty to accommodate employee who returned to work with a doctor's note releasing him back to "regular duties and hours" and who admitted he was able to "get the job done"

Trujillo v. North County Transit Dist.

Holding that the statutory language of § 12940 does not "support recovery on . . . a private right of action where there has been a specific factual finding that [the alleged] discrimination or harassment actually occurred at the plaintiffs's workplace"

Reynolds v. Bement

Holding that statutes are construed in light of the common law unless the Legislature clearly and unequivocally indicates otherwise

Avila v. Continental Airlines, Inc.

Holding that calling in sick during an absence and providing hospital forms describing the illness upon return to work is sufficient notice

Patten v. Grant Joint Union High School Dist.

Holding plaintiff engaged in protected activity when she reported activity she thought was illegal

Flait v. North American Watch Corp.

Holding that California state law claims of retaliatory discharge are evaluated under the framework used in federal law relating to discrimination and retaliation

Rule 56 - Summary Judgment

Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit

Rule 5 - Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers

Allowing service by filing papers with the court's electronic-filing system

Section 6310 - Discharge or discrimination against employee

Granting right of reinstatement and reimbursement to "[a]ny employee who is discharged, threatened with discharge, demoted, suspended, or in any other manner discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment by his or her employer because the employee has made a bona fide oral or written complaint to . . . his or her employer, or his or her representative, of unsafe working conditions, or work practices"

Section 11023 - Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Correction