California laws are generally more “employee-friendly” than federal employment-related laws are. However, cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court makes a decision (and interpretation of the law) favorable to employees can still help Californians in their employment...
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Common examples of pregnancy discrimination
Employees in California are protected from discrimination based on protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include things like race, religion, gender, age and disability. Importantly, pregnancy is also included in the list of protected characteristics....
How employers often discriminate against workers with disabilities
Employers are not legally permitted to consider a worker's medical condition when making employment decisions. Unless a medical condition completely prevents someone from performing certain work, disabilities should not factor into their employment opportunities. If a...
Understanding employee privacy rights in California
Did you know your right to privacy extends to the workplace? California laws provide protections to prevent undue intrusion by an employer. These rights are enshrined in the California Constitution, the state Labor Code and other statutes. They cover various aspects...
4 examples of wage theft
Many people are struggling to live in today’s economy. More people are working several jobs at once to make ends meet. If an employee makes even a smidge less than they are due, it could mean struggling to pay bills or purchase food. Wage theft is a serious issue for...
What is the CROWN Act?
The CROWN Act is officially known as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act. California was the first state to pass such a law, back in 2019. Some other states have followed in their footsteps, but some have not done so yet. The act has to do...
Why do companies claim to be equal opportunities employers?
When an employer puts up a job posting or runs an employment advertisement on television, they may state that they are an “equal opportunity employer.” They encourage anyone to apply for the advertised position, and they want potential applicants to know that everyone...
Is 2 weeks’ notice mandatory?
Say that you decide to quit your job, and you inform your employer. Oddly, they tell you that you can’t quit yet. They say the company has a policy that requires you to give two weeks’ notice if you are going to quit. They will not accept your immediate resignation....
Can your employer reduce your hourly rate?
When your boss comes to you and tells you that they have some unfortunate news, your first thought is that they’re letting you go. You know that the company has been struggling. But your boss tells you that they just need to cut costs. In order to do it, while you...
Do not quit your job over workplace discrimination
While experiencing workplace discrimination can be stressful and demoralizing, quitting your job should not be your first response. It could limit your options for getting justice and holding your employer accountable. First, quitting your job will lock you out of the...
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