Does California Guarantee “Paternity Leave” to Dads? Parental leave is not just for mothers. If you are a new father in Southern California, you may be eligible for job-protected parental leave — and potentially even paid benefits. The structure of American society has changed dramatically over the last several decades. A greater percentage of fathers... Read...
State and federal laws do not tolerate discriminatory bias in the workplace. That includes a prohibition against discrimination based on national origin. If your employer treats you differently because of your national origin, perceived origin, or association with individuals of a specific nationality, your employer has broken the law. You can recover damages through a... Read...
If you have been on a job hunt or sought a promotion, you know that employer and coworker references are usually vital parts of the process. The statements others in your workplace make about you can also significantly affect your professional and public reputation. If an employer or coworker speaks dishonestly about you to others,... Read...
A disability should not block a qualified person from gainful employment. An employee with a disability should also have equal access to a civil workplace. If a former, current, or prospective employer mistreated you because of a disability, state and federal laws give you the right to seek compensation, accommodations, and other legal relief. And... Read...
You have a right to work in an environment without discrimination. State and federal laws create and protect this right. You also have a right to seek relief in a civil complaint if your employer discriminates against you. But what kind of relief can you expect from a fight to protect your rights? Are you... Read...
However you identify, California law protects you against gender identity discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, not all employers respect their employees’ legal rights, and some employees need a good advocate. That’s why we’re here. At the Workplace Rights Law Group, LLP, we are invested in your story and have the skills and experience to successfully... Read...
The cornerstone of federal anti-discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discriminate or harass their employees based on certain protected characteristics. National origin is one of the protected characteristics under Title VII. However, national origin discrimination is relatively rare. In fact, less than... Read...
Unfortunately, the workplace can be unkind. Sometimes you can bring legal action against your employer for unfair treatment at work, and sometimes you can’t. How do you know when a workplace issue is legally actionable? Read the following article for insights and consult with an experienced workplace discrimination attorney to evaluate your case. Defining Workplace... Read...
Medical discrimination in the workplace is illegal in California. This means that employees have protection against termination or mistreatment based on a medical condition or disability. Furthermore, their employer must protect their medical information and cannot disclose it without the employee’s permission. Both California and federal law require that employers offer reasonable accommodations to employees... Read...
The California 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” Some types... Read...