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...
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How to tell if you’ve been subjected to gender discrimination
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...
Understanding disparate impact and disparate treatment discrimination
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...
Mistakes to avoid in your employment law case
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...
Here’s what to look for when building your discrimination case
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...
California law protects an employee’s right to disclose
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...
Subtle signs of workplace retaliation
Sometimes raising a concern about your workplace or coworkers is essential to maintaining a safe environment. While some companies welcome feedback and ways to support their workers, other employers may be frustrated or feel that investigating the issue is a waste of...
The detrimental effects of wrongful termination
Losing your job can derail your entire life. When your job loss is the result of a wrongful termination, the short- and long-term effects on nearly all aspects of you and your family’s life can be even worse. California is an at-will employment state, which means that...
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Working while you’re pregnant can be difficult. You may not be feeling well on many of the days that you’re at work, and your energy levels might be significantly decreased. Or you may be struggling to find a job or obtain a promotion. As difficult as that may be,...
When retaliation results in job termination
Being in a work environment that is dissatisfying is not only unpleasant, it can also be illegal. If the employee takes a complaint to their superior about discriminatory comments from a co-worker or toxic and unfair treatment by a manager, retaliatory actions on the...