Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue. Sometimes, it does not show up in obvious ways. In California, people might face discrimination based on their race, gender, age, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Laws exist to prevent workplace...
Employment Law for Employees
How to recognize discrimination in the workplace
California is a state known for its strong anti-discrimination laws. Discrimination can be motivated by a person's race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion, among other personal traits or affiliations. Identifying discrimination in the workplace...
Are employers required to give employees time off for religious holidays?
According to the Pew Research Center, 70% of Americans identify with an established religion. For many of these individuals, religious holidays involve special traditions and rituals that may require time away from work. Small business owners may wonder whether they...
Is your workplace a hostile work environment?
California, with its diverse workforce and progressive labor laws, strives to offer a conducive work environment for everyone. However, not all workplaces live up to this standard. While disagreements or occasional tensions are common in any job setting, consistent...
3 FAQS about reasonable accommodation in the workplace
Employees with disabilities enjoy certain protections meant to ensure equal employment opportunities. One aspect of these protections is the concept of reasonable accommodation in the workplace, which often comes with questions. 1. What is reasonable accommodation?...
Mental health leave under the California Family Rights Act
In the bustling state of California, employees have the right to take time off work for their mental well-being. The California Family Rights Act is legislation that ensures employees have the opportunity to prioritize their mental health without fearing job loss or...
What is workplace bullying?
The best workplaces are those that are inclusive and invested in making workers feel as comfortable as possible. However, many workplaces experience issues with bullying, which can cause a wide range of negative effects. If you believe that bullying is an issue at...
What is break time compensation in California?
A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows there were more than 18,500,000 workers employed in California at the end of 2022. To help protect this large number of workers, California has robust worker protection laws, including specific regulations regarding...
Should you believe your employer’s reason for your termination?
In the U.S., job applicants and employees have a right to be free from discrimination and harassment by employers. Indeed, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employers cannot treat you differently because of your race, religion, ethnicity,...
Creating a corporate culture that discourages discrimination
Discrimination occurs when companies treat protected classes of individuals differently within the organization. Employment discrimination can occur after an individual begins working for the company as an employee, or during the hiring process. With the increase in...