A joke at work can feel harmless to the person saying it and humiliating to the person forced to hear it. In San Diego restaurants, hotels, offices and sales teams, comments about someone’s body, race, pregnancy, disability or sexual orientation can quickly turn a job...
After workplace harassment, discrimination or retaliation, it can feel natural to post something online. You may want support from friends, a place to vent or proof that your employer has not broken your confidence. That reaction is understandable, but it can create...
Many workers in California manage their jobs while pregnant. State laws help protect your well-being and your job during this time. If you are pregnant or recovering after childbirth, you can request workplace changes that your employer must provide. Understanding...
When you lose your job, your first instinct is to begin a new job search, but the first 48 hours require careful consideration. Prioritizing a few key actions during this period can safeguard your financial stability and preserve your legal options, especially when...
If you reported what you saw, gave a statement or supported a co-worker during a harassment investigation, your employer may not be allowed to punish you for it. What counts as protected activity? California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act protects employees when...
When you are up for a promotion, you expect your past efforts and qualifications to be the focus of the conversation. However, when an interview shifts away from your skills and toward your private life, it might be illegal. Interview queries can indicate a much...
Filing a harassment claim with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Understanding the process from start to finish may provide an idea of how your case progresses in every stage. The filing process: Putting...
You have worked hard to reach a place in your career that you aimed for. Now that you are pregnant, you may feel a new kind of fear. You may wonder if your career progress could be at risk and worry that your accomplishments could be overlooked. In California, the...
Having a disability at work can be challenging. It can feel even harder when your employer ignores requests for accommodations. Being dismissed or overlooked may make your job harder and affect your well-being. Keeping track of your experiences and knowing your...
You built your career on results. You hit revenue targets. You led teams. Now you feel leaders may be pushing you out. Meetings happen without you and your work faces new scrutiny. California is an at-will state. Your employer can end your job for many reasons....
