Federal laws and California state regulations protect employees from various types of misconduct. Employees generally have protection from retaliation if they engage in certain protected activities. Whistleblowing is a protected activity. If employees become aware of...
Some women breeze through pregnancy. They experience minimal symptoms and manage to continue working throughout all 40 weeks of gestation. Others may find that they develop major medical challenges. Some women develop gestational diabetes or preeclampsia. Others have...
When most people think about retaliation claims, they turn their attention to hourly employees or mid-level staff who are being retaliated against by their managers. Many people don’t realize that executives also have protections against workplace retaliation. ...
Mental health discrimination can quietly affect employees across many workplaces. Even when performance is strong, workers may face unfair treatment because of conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD or bipolar disorder. California law protects employees from this...
Neurodivergent individuals’ brains function differently from what may be considered typical. It affects how they learn, communicate and interact with people and the world around them. However, that diversity leads to bias and discrimination in the workplace. A more...
Religion is one of the protected characteristics in California. It's unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a job applicant or employee based on their religion. Additionally, a job applicant or an employee can request a reasonable accommodation for religious...
In some workplaces, becoming pregnant can trigger a shift in how an employee is treated—and not for the better. While federal and state laws are in place to protect workers from discrimination, the unfortunate reality is that some employees hit a glass ceiling after...
Workers sometimes experience sexual harassment on the job, but they keep the story to themselves. They don’t report it to HR. They don’t even tell coworkers. But why does this happen? These people may have a very valid case that they could bring against their...
Most female employees in different industries are likely aware of the term “glass ceiling.” This concept refers to the invisible yet persistent barriers that prevent women from advancing to senior leadership roles in organizations. Many top-performing female employees...
Autoimmune conditions affect millions of workers. These conditions typically cause fatigue, pain and other symptoms that may impact job performance on a daily or intermittent basis. In California, employees with autoimmune conditions are protected under both state and...
