There are several types of disability that people can have. Therefore, there are different types of disability benefits provided by the U.S. government. Learn about the various programs available in California and the basic requirements of each one. How one disability...
Age-related discrimination is a problem for a lot of workers in California. After all of the layoffs that happened in 2020, there were many older workers that had a hard time finding new jobs. Though age discrimination in employment was already illegal, a new bill was...
Although workplace discrimination is illegal in California and elsewhere, it still happens. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is in place to protect workers. You should know about EEOC laws and how they can protect you in the workplace. What are the...
As a disabled individual, you understand the problems and barriers you face every day, from not being able to get into buildings without an accessible entrance to lacking access to medical equipment in public spaces. There are five accessibility barriers that affect...
There are strict laws in place to protect California individuals with disabilities. This extends to the workplace. If you have a disability, it’s important to know what qualifies you for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. What are...
Workplace sexual harassment happens every day in California. However, not every rude comment from a coworker or supervisor is considered sexual harassment in the legal sense. There’s no exact legal definition of sexual harassment, but courts look at the severity and...
Wrongful termination is a violation of the law in California. It's a scenario where an employer fires an employee in a way that violates their contract or violates state or local employment law. There are different terminations that fall under wrongful termination,...
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...