Recently, garment workers in California have had a reason to cheer. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law the Garment Worker Protection Act. This law is the first in the country to eliminate piece rate pay for these workers and instead require them to be paid hourly...
If you work in California and your employer knows that you have a disability, they have a duty to provide you with reasonable accommodations unless taking this action would cause them undue hardship. Understanding your rights is essential if you're in this position as...
Employees in California who have disabilities are required to be treated the same as any other employee. However, employers are also required to provide reasonable accommodation for workers who are disabled. There are certain criteria that determine when reasonable...
As a general rule, California employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for employees who have mental or physical disabilities. In addition to complying with the law, making reasonable accommodations can help workers feel like valued members of the...
Residents of Alameda County and other nearby areas of California may be interested in learning more about the protection offered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You may need to take time off work to care for a sick family member or are pregnant and need to...
California is known for having some of the most progressive workplace discrimination laws in place. That doesn’t stop companies from occasionally having discriminatory hiring practices though, even if they don’t recognize it right away. How can job adverts be...
While workplace discrimination based on race and other protected characteristics is prohibited under both state and federal law, it continues to occur in companies in California and across the U.S. Three Black, former employees of Kraft Heinz filed a $30 million...
Controversy surrounds California law regarding "gig workers," who often work for app-based services such as ride-sharing and food delivery companies. Questions focus on whether the workers are independent contractors or employees. The classification factors into...
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing is shedding light on the dangerous culture of sexual harassment reportedly at Activision Blizzard. The department confirmed that it is also investigating Riot Games. If you're a California resident worried about...
The importance of protecting the rights of employees in California, and around the country, applies to disadvantaged employees, as well. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents employers from turning down disabled workers who may or may not need reasonable...