Advocating For California Employee Rights
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...
Do you have a permanent or temporary disability that makes it impossible to normally discharge some of your work duties? Would you do better with a few alterations at your workplace? Then your employer may be required to make reasonable accommodations for your...
If your employer targeted and fired you because you made a complaint about harassment or belong to a particular racial or ethnic group, they would violate your rights. Most people can recognize discrimination when it occurs to them on a one-on-one basis. Wrongful...
At one time, only powerful companies required employees to sign employment contracts. In the 21st century, even some mom-and-pop operations use contracts to manage or control the employment side of running a business. For the record, most employment contracts protect...
The stereotype of an older, male boss chasing a young, female secretary around a desk probably started for a reason. After all, there was a time when sexual harassment in the workplace was something that most women just expected. Times have changed. With them, so have...
California workers have enjoyed the protections afforded to them by The Fair Chance Act since the start of 2018. This state law restricts how employers can advertise positions and consider applicants for any vacancies that they may have. This law was enacted to ensure...
What started as a few courageous women coming forward on social media to report ill-treatment by their male counterparts were the initial stepping stones of the #MeToo movement a few years ago. This movement shed light on just how many men and women have endured...