Your employer might not like your hairstyle. That does not necessarily mean they can tell you to change it. California’s Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act came into force in 2020. It recognized that hair discrimination is a form of...
When you consider the most common form of theft, you may think of a whole range of activities, from grand theft auto to home invasions and burglaries. You may also think of different types of financial crime, such as a small business being victimized by theft. It is...
Assembly Bill 979, which became law in 2020, was heralded as a new springboard for racial diversity and equality in the workplace. It effectively required California-based companies to include corporate board members and directors from a variety of underrepresented...
You haven't been discriminated against in the sense that you didn't get the job, and you are employed. But you've noticed other types of discrimination in the workplace, such as the fact that you are paid less than your co-workers, you have less favorable hours or you...
All employees have specific rights that they can count on when they’re in the workforce. It’s imperative that they understand how employment laws protect them as they’re doing their job duties. If there are ever any issues that creep up, employees do have legal...
California has very strict laws regarding worker pay. Many people are aware of things like the minimum wage and when overtime applies. However, some people don’t realize that the state law also covers when employees need to be paid. There are a few exceptions to these...
Discrimination can take many different forms. When someone is discriminated against based on some inherent qualities, such as their race or their gender, it is illegal. It's important for employers to treat all of their employees the same way. But have you ever...
Unfortunately, some California employers attempt to get around the rules to terminate employees protected by state and federal employment laws. The following are three types of wrongful termination: When it is an act of discrimination When it is an act of retaliation...
You've never really thought about talking about your pay with your co-workers, but then your employer puts up a sign saying that any discussions of wages are prohibited. Suddenly, you're wondering why they would do this. What do they have to hide? Should you start...
Whether you’re a person of color, someone with a disability, an older person, part of the LGBTQA community or female, you’ve probably experienced some form of prejudice in the workplace – whether it’s coming from the clients, your bosses or your peers. In fact, you...
