Both California and federal regulations protect employees from various forms of discrimination and unfair practices in the workplace, including those based on race, religion, gender, age and disability. When many individuals think about disabilities, they may envision...
Employment Law for Employees
Going over data on pregnancy discrimination
As a pregnant woman, you could face a number of problems in the workplace. From difficulty adjusting to changes in your schedule to physical hurdles associated with pregnancy, this is often an exciting yet challenging time in one's life. Unfortunately, some women have...
How should you document workplace discrimination?
When you go to work, you want to freely do your job without your employer or coworkers subjecting you to discrimination. Any form of discrimination, no matter how severe, can make it harder to complete your job and maintain your mental health. In the United States in...
Hostile work environments and CA anti-discrimination law
In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on certain personal characteristics, such as race, gender or age. The FEHA makes it illegal for employers to use these types of personal traits as a basis...
New anti-discrimination law to take effect in 2024
Starting on January 1, 2024, employers in California will no longer be able to legally discriminate against employees and applicants who use cannabis outside of the workplace. Additionally, the new law will make it illegal to discriminate based on employer-required...
Misclassified workers may miss out on important benefits
As in other states, California labor law distinguishes between two broad categories of workers: company employees and “independent contractors.” Unfortunately, employers sometimes misclassify workers as independent contractors, whether by mistake or in an effort to...
Overtime and your rights in California
It is important to be aware of all of your rights as an employee. Sadly, some employers do not respect the rights of their employees with regard to compensation for overtime hours they work. You should be aware of overtime laws and make sure that you receive overtime...
Common questions about pregnancy disability leave
During pregnancy and childbirth, many complications and conditions can arise. In some cases, pregnancy complications can affect your ability to work. In California, employers with five or more employees must provide time off and reasonable accommodations for employees...
Does my employer have to provide me with paid vacation?
Vacation time is often an important part of a benefits package from an employer. You might feel that it's a given, depending on your industry or job description. Still, know that California law does not mandate your employer to provide you with paid time off for...
Illegal retaliation might not be so easy to identify
In the U.S., employees generally have a right to be free from discrimination because of their sex, national origin, religion, race and age. Still, workplace discrimination remains alarmingly common across the country. In fact, according to reporting from Nasdaq, 55%...