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,...
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...
A California law that requires some employers to include pay ranges in job descriptions has generated many questions from employees and employers in the state. The California Chamber of Commerce hotline receives an average of at least one call per day about the new...
Federal and California laws shield workers from various forms of discrimination at work. Despite this, discrimination continues to occur. Some of the types of discrimination that receive a lot of public attention include pregnancy discrimination, discrimination based...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
