If you’re a pregnant employee, something that you should know is that you are protected against discrimination by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As someone who is pregnant, your employer is responsible for reasonably accommodating your needs on...
It’s been a year and a half since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the CROWN Act. The law says that California employers and schools cannot discriminate against people with natural hairstyles most commonly worn by Black people and cannot prohibit these styles. The state...
Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who have a disability that meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. What’s considered reasonable varies from one employer to the next, but it’s usually in the employer’s...
If you’re unwell or have a disability, then it’s important for your employer to provide you with reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations can apply either to how your job is performed or to the duties you’re asked to perform. For example, if you come to...
Some people turn to social media when they experience some kind of wrongdoing as a way to drum up support or connect with resources and assistance. However, in a situation where you intended to take legal action, your social media presence can impact your rights and...
Your employer has a responsibility to keep your workplace free from sexual harassment. Taking action when something has already occurred is not enough. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA) lays out what they require of employers to reduce the chance a...
Maybe you got hurt on the job because you lifted something and hurt your back. Perhaps you got into a car crash during your daily commute that left you with lingering pain and range of motion issues. Regardless of how you obtained an injury that impacts your ability...
Social media has always been a way for people to connect with those they love, but it has also proven to be a powerful tool for initiating change. The photos, videos and stories that people share via social media have the potential to go viral when other people start...
There are seemingly countless things you have to prepare for as an expecting mother, but no mother expects they may have to adjust to a lack of support from their workplace as they grow their family. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates based...
Going to work should not result in dread and fear. However, for some residents of California, the thought of dealing with harassment on the job is real. The federal government created laws that govern how employers should handle harassment of employees by other...
