If you are working in California, there are several laws that strictly prohibit retaliation and discrimination against you in the workplace. Let's look at some of the major laws that will protect you and potentially make your situation at work more tolerable. Labor...
All individuals deserve to enjoy equal employment opportunities. Yet, in far too many instances, employers engage in discriminatory behaviors that have tremendous ramifications for workers. Those who have been discriminated against may be demoted, passed over for a...
Some employers are reluctant to give workers the rights they are entitled to. They might do so overtly with clear indications that they do not want to adhere to the law, or they might do it subtly and discourage people from seeking assistance and taking time off they...
Federal law prohibits employment discrimination in the workplace on the basis of a worker's race, sex, religion, national origin and several other protected factors. California has its own protections on top of these. This has been the case for many years, and yet we...
If you feel like you’ve been wronged in the workplace, whether through discrimination, harassment or retaliation, then you might be considering legal action. After all, suing your employer may be the only way to find accountability and recover the compensation that...
California workers are becoming increasingly willing to complain about workplace mistreatment and illegal behaviors. That is often connected to sexual harassment and various forms of discrimination. Sexual harassment has come to the forefront as part of the “me too”...
No one should ever have to experience sexual harassment, in the workplace or elsewhere. Unfortunately, thousands of people suffer sexual harassment every year. In many cases, an employee can suffer from harassment without any physical touch taking place. Here are five...
Hairstyles are more than just personal preference. For some workers, they are part of their cultural and racial identity. So, it is distressing for a person to be discriminated against in the workplace based solely on their hairstyle or texture. Is this a significant...
You deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace and have the ability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. But if you’re reading this blog post, you probably know all too well that workplace discrimination is real and prevalent. But even if you suspect that...
The state of California has laws and guidelines regarding the language employers can include in employment contracts. Specifically, the guidelines do not let employers hide behind onboarding agreements, severance agreements and settlement agreements when acts of...