Workers in California have the right to expect to work in a place that’s free of discrimination and harassment. They have the right to report those behaviors to their employer if they occur. Once an employee makes a complaint to the employer, several things should...
Financial fraud and waste can happen everywhere, and whistleblowers play an essential part when it comes to stopping government fraud – and that’s why the government offers financial incentives in the form of compensation for qui tam suits. Qui tam lawsuits refer to a...
There are major sources of discrimination and harassment, such as racism, sexism or ageism. Employees are sometimes treated unfairly by being denied promotions or being directly harassed on the job. A microaggression is something small that supports one of these...
Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in legally protected activity. This could include demotion, termination, salary reduction, job or shift reassignments or other actions that would discourage a...
Age discrimination can be challenging to prove – especially if you have an employer that knows their way around the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). One place where age discrimination (which by law applies to those 40 and older) sometimes...
People create their families in all kinds of ways these days. When their hopes and plans for new addition – no matter how that child is coming to them – fall apart suddenly, it can be a devastating loss for both parents. That’s why as of the start of the new year,...
Navigating the intricacies of employment law can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding your rights regarding final paychecks. In California, the law is clear and offers strong protections for employees. Let's break down what you need to know. The...
Employers are prohibited from discriminating based on age, specifically when targeting those who are 40 years old and older. This is why they cannot specify in a job posting that they would like to hire someone in their 20s. Even language such as saying that they are...
You are legally not required to tell your employer you are pregnant – there are no legal deadlines for informing them. But there are regulations you should observe to get Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL). Here is what to know: When should you give your employer...
Disability discrimination can occur in a variety of ways. Some companies won't hire or promote workers with disabling medical conditions. Other businesses may pay workers with disabilities less than others. Occasionally, management at a business will turn a blind eye...