Most people know that employers are required to provide “reasonable accommodation” to employees with disabilities or medical conditions so that they can do their jobs. By “reasonable,” the law means an accommodation that can be made without causing “undue hardship” to...
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The complexities of social media defamation
We recently discussed issues employees sometimes face with defamation from former employers that could harm their career prospects. This could be considered defamation if a former employer is intentionally making untrue statements that harm that employee’s reputation....
Can workers sue former employers for defamation?
Leaving a job voluntarily can be exciting, while losing a job unexpectedly may inspire financial and emotional stress. In either scenario, former employees of any particular company may be pulled back into the challenges of their “old” working life if they believe...
Can employers force workers to install apps on their phones?
Modern employees often value a sustainable work-life balance. They also tend to feel strongly about their privacy rights. Employers sometimes make demands of their workers that can feel invasive or potentially illegal. Professionals frustrated by the requests of their...
Facing harassment at work because of whistleblowing? What to do
Reporting misconduct at work can place employees in difficult and stressful situations. Many workers fear losing their jobs, being isolated or facing unfair treatment after speaking up about illegal or unethical behavior. California whistleblower laws provide...
Workplace discrimination lawsuits: What damages can you recover?
If you’ve experienced discrimination at work, you’re not just dealing with a frustrating situation. You may have a legal claim with real financial consequences. California law allows you to seek compensation for what you’ve lost or endured as a workplace...
What happens when you file a complaint against your employer?
Employees who are being subjected to discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other illegal employment actions will have to decide how to handle the situation. This decision isn’t always easy because they may not want to lose their job or battle against their...
First steps to take as a victim of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can affect your confidence, performance, and overall well-being. It may come in different forms, including unfair treatment, exclusion or inappropriate comments based on personal characteristics. Taking early action is important. Also,...
3 common examples of workplace disability discrimination
Employers should not consider a worker's medical condition when making hiring decisions. Additionally, they may have obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to workers in many circumstances. Unfortunately,...
Gender does not matter for sexual harassment
Employees should never experience sexual harassment on the job. This harassment could include lewd comments or jokes, unwanted touching or even quid pro quo harassment — where someone is offered certain benefits at work in exchange for a sexual relationship with...
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