Workplace discrimination can leave you feeling powerless, uncertain and anxious about your future. Whether you face sexual harassment, disability discrimination or wrongful termination, knowing your rights is the first step toward protecting yourself and seeking fair...
People who lose their jobs every day. Conflicts with coworkers, performance issues and even financial struggles at a company can lead to worker terminations. Most professionals eventually find new opportunities and rebuild after an unexpected job loss. However, some...
If you get an interview, it’s important to know that the prospective employer can’t just ask you any questions they want. There are some topics that are prohibited, and asking these questions could even be illegal. That said, there are some ways that employers can get...
Employees all have lives outside of work, and there are times when real life doesn’t mesh well with work. Sometimes, employees may need to take time off work to deal with their own medical needs or the needs of their immediate family. This is when the Family and...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into all avenues of life. Some employers have been quick to take advantage of the ever-growing number of time-saving measures it can perform. Others may not even realize they are using it when it’s part of a program they...
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...
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...
Employees in California have many protections that aren’t present in some other states. Many protections in this state are also greater than those offered by federal laws. One example of this involves the Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair...
California is regarded as an “employee-friendly” state. Employees have a host of legal rights and they can assert these rights without retaliation. Here are some of the most common examples of protected employment activities. Reporting unsafe workplace conditions ...
Hourly workers in California should receive appropriate wages for all the time they work. State rules are very clear about the requirements to properly compensate employees paid on an hourly basis. Unfortunately, businesses have an incentive to try to minimize what...
