The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) made great progress in the equal treatment of disabled individuals in the workplace. In California, this progress is amplified by the additional protections afforded by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). These two Acts come together to ensure that disabled…
Employees have many rights in the workplace that protect them from being mistreated by their employers. These rights include protection from being denied employment or promotion, and even being treated unfairly in the workplace based on factors such as gender, race and other such traits. As of…
In California, you have the right to a safe and secure work environment no matter what your age, gender or position in the company is. Unfortunately, some individuals feel that they are above the law when it comes to how they treat their coworkers. Managers and supervisors,…
Everyone deserves to be treated fairly, both at work and in their day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, as many people in California know, this doesn’t always happen. While there are some issues that are not covered by law, meaning that your working conditions may not always be as favorable…
Being terminated from a job is never easy. If you live in an “at-will” employment state such a California you must prove that you were terminated for an unlawful reason to receive compensation. The termination may be unfair but that doesn’t necessarily mean it was unlawful. In…
We talk often about how California law protects employees from sexual harassment, but it is important to remember that not all responsibility to handle the harassment lies with the victim. While victims of sexual harassment can lodge a complaint and even file a lawsuit to be compensated…
For those fortunate people who do not suffer from any kind of disability, it is nearly impossible to fully understand the innumerable ways in which a disability complicates life. Not only are disabled individuals denied many of the pleasures that others can enjoy, disabled individuals also often…
One of the most fundamental and important employee rights is the right to a workplace in which you are treated fairly and allowed to do your work to the best of your ability. This means a workplace free from discrimination based on things like race, gender, disability…
California takes employment law very seriously, and employees of nearly all walks of life are protected by the Fair Employment and Housing Act, which protects many employees from discrimination or harassment based on their age, race, gender and many other things. The FEHA also provides these protections…
The workplace should never be, and yet often can be, frightening or unfair. Employees may feel that they are underappreciated or mistreated, but they may also be afraid to speak out about their feelings due to fear of retaliation. This is especially true for employees who are…
