What Workers Need to Know About the Law of Age Discrimination in California This article will cover the laws of age discrimination in California (jump to section), how to prove age discrimination, examples of age discrimination (jump to section), and how to file an age discrimination lawsuit in the state of California (jump to section)…. Read More
The state statute that protects job applicants and employees from discrimination based upon disability is the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The FEHA prohibits California employers from engaging in discriminatory acts on account of a person’s disabilities, including: Physical conditions; Mental disabilities; Certain other medical conditions, even if not technically “disabilities;” or, Some types… Read More
What is considered “At-Will” Employment in California? According to California law, an “at-will” employment in the state of California defines a working relationship with an employee that can be terminated for any reason by their employer. This can happen without any type of warning from the employer in the state of California. An employee under… Read More
What is considered a hostile work environment in California? It goes by many names, but the conditions and impact are the same: a workplace is so stressful that it begins to impact employees’ physical and mental health, instills fear, and causes decreased job satisfaction. Many people have challenging jobs, and many more probably feel as… Read More
Unfortunately, too many California employees find themselves in the difficult position of wanting to resign their jobs because conditions at work have become unbearable. Constructive Discharge in California California constructive discharge (also known as constructive termination or constructive dismissal) occurs when a California employer, for unlawful reasons, knowingly creates harsh, intolerable working conditions for an… Read More
If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual harassment, do not try to fight this battle on your own. Understanding Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations in California According to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the statute of limitations for filing a claim alleging sexual harassment in California is one… Read More
This guide discusses California law and the limits on employers’ abilities to fire an employee and what’s important to consider when a wrongfully terminated by an employer in California. Every day employees get fired by their employers. Sometimes it is for poor work ethic, lack of skill, or some other reason. In California, firing an… Read More
The structure of American society has changed dramatically over the last several decades. A greater percentage of fathers are now taking off time from work to care for and bond with their newborn children. According to the United States Department of Labor, 90 percent of fathers take off at least some time from work, and… Read More
Federal and state laws protect employees from hostile work environments. What is an example of a hostile work environment? The answer(s): it’s not always clear. California employees who feel intimidated, scared, or distressed often need clarity about whether they are trapped in a hostile work environment. It is important to understand that many different people… Read More
Despite the many laws and regulations that are in place to prevent wrongful practices in the workplace, things like discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation occur on a daily basis. Unfortunately, because these wrongs are often slight, they are hardly ever noticed by anyone but the victim, and the offender is rarely held accountable. At Workplace… Read More