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....
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) is intended to protect injured and sick employees from arbitrary actions by their employers. Such actions can include termination, reductions in salary, or discriminatory treatment in the workplace. Sometimes, the evidence...
Age discrimination is an often-overlooked issue in the workplace. As such, there are a lot of older workers out there whose rights have been infringed upon, causing significant harm to their career, their finances, and even their reputation. This is unacceptable,...
Back in January we discussed a court of appeals case where a woman succeeded in showing that the trial court improperly dismissed her gender discrimination case. Looking back at the case, it really highlights the importance of thorough legal preparation before...
Living with a disability is hard enough. You don’t need matters at work making your life more difficult. Yet, this is a sad reality for many people who suffer from a disability. They are often subjected to discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. If you...