California has one of the strongest economies in the world, in part, because it is friendly to entrepreneurial endeavors and new industries, like technology. However, the state also has the reputation for offering workers better protection than many other places in...
You got hurt on the job or developed an acquired medical condition. You want to get back to work, but you need to heal first. Frequent rest or even immobilization are necessary for your recovery. That means you can't necessarily go to your job and perform work for...
Getting unceremoniously fired from your job will disrupt your life. Your finances, your daily schedule and all of your other plans will suddenly change. You probably need to save money until you find another job. Losing your job without another position lined up might...
Despite major changes in public policy, federal law and cultural attitudes, people attracted to the same sex still face a lot of hurdles in modern society. Gay men and lesbians alike can find themselves the target of ridicule by their co-workers or discrimination by...
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) published a report in 2019 that aimed to highlight some of the most common mistakes employers make that violate employment laws and thus expose them to legal liability. CalChamber circulated the report with the...
So, you reported your coworker. For the third time, they approached you and made inappropriate comments about your race. The first time, you brushed it off, and the second, you asked them to stop. Now, you decided to report that behavior, because it’s not acceptable....
Belonging to a protected class of workers means that employers cannot discriminate against you based on your inclusion in that group of people. Among the various protected classes are older workers. Their designation as a protected class is meant to protect older...
Sexual harassment at work is more common than many people realize, in part because it goes unreported so often. Employees often worry about losing their jobs or getting stuck in a situation where it is just their word against someone else’s. You can avoid both of...
As someone who is living with a disability, you have a right to work. However, working in a normally abled workplace may require you to ask for reasonable accommodations. Employers are expected to provide you with reasonable accommodations. Those accommodations can be...
Racism remains an issue in many workplaces. Companies may unintentionally have policies that favor one racial group over others. They might also hire employees that have strong internal biases which in turn influence hiring decisions and other employment practices. ...
