Most workplace discrimination lawsuits in California require a Department of Fair Employment and Housing investigation. However, these can sometimes be restrictive, or there may be another reason for not wanting to use this process. You can file your own lawsuit for...
California recognizes that eligible workers may need up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave that protects their jobs. These stipulations of California employment laws fall under the Family Rights Act (CFRA). What exactly does this mean for an employee? Several instances...
In California, a woman who is disabled by pregnancy is covered under the California Fair Employment and Housing legislation's Pregnancy Disability Leave Act. This means that an employee who is disabled by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition may take...
In California, it is presumed that most people who are hired are “at will” employees. This means that the employer may terminate the employee at any time, without cause or prior notice. It also means that an employee can leave the company without giving notice or...
Service industry workers are encouraged to be friendly and even flirty in order to provide good service and earn better tips. A lot of times, a service industry worker's livelihood depends on a customer tipping them since their paychecks are made up of mostly tips....
Despite laws in California and other states that make discrimination against an employee due to their gender or sexual orientation, statistics indicate that LGBTQ employees face regular discrimination in the workplace. LGBTQ members who are of color report extensive...
Residents of Oakland and other areas of California may want to learn more about the fact that an investigation is not needed before you can file a lawsuit for discrimination. There is another path to take if you feel that there has been discrimination against you at...
California employers are required by federal and state law to make reasonable accommodations for their employees who have certain disabilities. Unfortunately, not all employers do so, leaving the disabled unable to do their jobs correctly and ultimately discriminating...
In California, there are both federal and state laws in place to protect job searchers from discrimination against their disability or perceived disability. Within reason, as defined by the law, employers can't reject a qualifying applicant for requiring minor...
When does age discrimination occur? Many in Oakland would say once a person is over 40 or is nearing retirement. However, recent research shows that such concepts apply to White workers. However, Black workers face age discrimination twice, both when they are young...