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...
Employment Law
What should employees know about retaliation?
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...
Know your rights when presented with a severance agreement
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...
Reproductive loss leave for employees
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,...
When will I receive my final paycheck?
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...
Job postings for “recent college grads” could be discriminatory
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...
Sometimes, company layoffs help hide wrongful termination
Businesses sometimes have to make difficult decisions related to staff members. Letting a worker go will often lead to an emotional conversation and short-term economic consequences for the employee. Some of these decisions occur on an individual basis, but...
How to fight the push to retire or quit
If you are an older worker, you may begin to sense or feel subtle or more blatant attempts by management to retire. Because it’s much cheaper for companies to hire younger workers than to pay older workers with years of experience, the pressure is real across many...
Natural hairstyle discrimination in California workplaces
California has always been at the forefront of implementing laws that promote diversity and inclusion. One such example is the rights of workers in the state to wear natural and protective hairstyles without discrimination. This issue has long been a concern, as many...
3 examples of microaggressions
Microaggressions are small examples of harassment or discrimination that can happen in the workplace. These are generally focused on people who are already part of a marginalized community. For example, a worker who is part of a minority group may feel marginalized at...