Fresno Employment Law Blog
California releases online anti-sexual harassment training video
In an effort to eliminate sexual harassment in California's workplaces, state law gives you the right to sue your employer if you reported harassment and the employer did not take reasonable steps to address the problem. Not only does this right give victims the...
In California, hairstyles may be a protected part of racial identity
Both California and the federal government have laws that ban racial discrimination in the workplace. Nevertheless, many workers of color in this state and across the country have experienced workplace discrimination due to something very personal: their hairstyle....
How to spot employment discrimination as a job applicant
The workplace should be a sanctuary of privacy, pride and above all professionalism. No employer can discriminate against a worker because of their age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Or retaliate against them for asserting their rights....
Judge ruling puts forced arbitration law on hold
During the process of joining a new employer, you may sign several different contracts and documents. While many of these simply put you in the company’s system, some are agreements that can affect your legal rights while at work. California recently outlawed forced...
What workplace pregnancy discrimination can look like
Most people understand there are laws protecting workers and job applicants from being discriminated against because they are pregnant or gave birth. State and federal laws outlining the type of behavior that is illegal have existed for quite a long time. Yet every...
