Chronic pain and severe anxiety are real medical conditions that affect your ability to perform at work. California law recognizes this. If your employer punishes you for a health condition, they may be violating your rights. What California law requires your employer...
Workplace harassment does not always look the same. Some actions are clear and direct. Others are subtle and easy to miss. The law protects workers from conduct that creates a hostile work environment. Knowing how harm can manifest helps employees spot issues early...
Expectant mothers often wonder about their rights in the workplace. California provides several legal protections to ensure pregnant employees are treated fairly and can continue working during pregnancy. Telling your employer Sharing your pregnancy news with your...
California has a thriving economy, in no small part due to the workers who use their skills and knowledge to help businesses thrive there. The state has many regulations in place that help protect individual workers and organized labor groups. California's employment...
California has very strict workplace laws that are meant to provide a safe environment for the state’s workers. These are often more encompassing than federal laws. California uses federal laws as a baseline and then increases protections and expands definitions of...
Every state has the theoretical authority to pass laws that are stronger than federal regulations, so long as state rules meet minimum federal requirements. When it comes to employment regulations, some states have a reputation for being very business-friendly, while...
Most people believe that sexual harassment involving a boss or fellow employee can only be reported if it occurs within the workplace or perhaps at a work-related event like a conference or holiday party. Too often, inappropriate and even aggressive actions go...
There are those who contest that racial discrimination in the workplace is largely over. The reasoning behind this is that discriminating on the basis of race is certainly illegal and prohibited within the United States. This is something that wasn’t true 100 years...
Companies fire workers in California every day. Some workers get fired for performance issues or attitude problems. Others lose their jobs because of issues with the company, such as numerous redundant positions or downsizing as the company restructures to avoid...
Workers who endure misconduct from their employers may feel like they have few options for seeking justice. Federal laws only go so far to protect those dealing with discrimination or harassment at work. California has thankfully enacted statutes that better protect...