The American Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) are statutes that delineate what qualifies as a disability that warrants reasonable accommodation in the workplace. What is defined as a disability in one law is not...
In California, workplace discrimination is illegal when it is based on a worker's protected status. While discrimination is unlawful, it can still be difficult to prove. People who file hostile work environment discrimination charges must show that the discriminatory...
In the state of California, it's illegal for your employer to discriminate against you because of your religion. This doesn't just apply to outright harassment--it also applies to more subtle forms of discrimination like disparate treatment. It might be hard to...
Workplace discrimination in California comes in many forms. We frequently hear of discrimination based on ethnicity and gender. Workplace discrimination can also arise as a result of an individual’s transitional status, including pregnancy. California and federal laws...
Living with a disability does not have to impact your ability to find and maintain employment in California. If you have been recently injured and need a workplace modification or have become pregnant and need more information about your rights, you have come to the...
Many California employees find themselves stuck in an unflattering work environment. While we all notate the expression of negative feelings from time to time, it can be difficult to determine just what is considered hostile and what's not. Before you take legal...
The state of California has multiple laws that forbid workplace discrimination. It's your co-workers' responsibility to avoid engaging in discrimination or harassment, but it's also your employer's responsibility to stop discrimination before it starts. If they're not...
California employers are generally required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who need them. In some cases, companies must provide assistance to individuals who have shown signs of physical or cognitive impairment even if they haven't asked for it....
Workplace discrimination lawsuits are on the rise in Oakland, California, and across the United States. Statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission show an uptick in disability, racial, gender, age, and retaliation complaints over the past decade. The...
In addition to federal employment legislation, California has several laws that set standards for the workforce. From earning at least minimum wage to taking time off when you have a new child, there are many reasons that you'll want to understand what these laws are....