Recent Blog Posts
How Will the Supreme Court’s Decision in Bostock Affect Employees in California?
The Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision extending Title VII antidiscrimination protections to claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Court ruled that terminating employers because they are gay, lesbian, or transgender is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. California law, however, already includes protections against discrimination based… Read More »
What to Do if My Coworker is Sexually Harassing Me
California law protects employees against all forms of discrimination in the workplace, including sexual harassment. While the country has been making strides towards shedding light on and eliminating sexual harassment in many industries, the problem is still, unfortunately, widespread. If your coworker or manager is sexually harassing you, there are steps you can take… Read More »
Benefits Available to Workers and Small Businesses Hurt Financially by the Coronavirus
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, causing economic turmoil around the country. Many businesses under forced closure are experiencing significant hardship, leading to employees being furloughed or terminated. The federal and state governments have been passing various forms of economic relief for workers and small businesses harmed by the pandemic. Continue reading… Read More »
Coronavirus Paid Leave Requirements in California
As many businesses face significant losses and the economy struggles due to the coronavirus pandemic, many individual employees find themselves unable to go to work either due to active sickness or out of caution to avoid exposure and viral spread. The federal government has been moving slowly but surely towards protecting workers and businesses… Read More »
What Are My Rights as a Disabled Person in California?
California state and federal laws grant protections for disabled workers. Disabled workers have the right to be free from discrimination, unequal treatment, or improper termination. Read on for an explanation of your rights as a disabled worker in California, and call a knowledgeable California disability discrimination lawyer with any questions or for help with… Read More »
Working While Pregnant in California – What Are My Rights?
As a woman working at a company in California today, you have the right to be free from discrimination based on your gender, sex, or sexual orientation. Unlike years past, pregnancy no longer means the end of your job or your career. California law protects you from unequal treatment based on your pregnancy status… Read More »
What Are My Rights Concerning Co-Worker Harassment
California law protects workers from discrimination or harassment in the workplace. While many illegal behaviors from come above, such as termination, denial of a promotion, or discriminatory behavior based on protected characteristics by a supervisor, many forms of discrimination and harassment may be conducted by co-workers at your own level. Your employer is responsible… Read More »
Types of Workplace Retaliation
California state and federal laws protect California workers against harassment and discrimination in the workplace. These laws also prohibit employers from striking back against employees for exercising their legal rights, such as by terminating them for reporting harassment or discrimination in the workplace. Termination is just one form of workplace retaliation. See below for… Read More »
Is California an At-Will Employment State? What Does That Mean?
Most people have heard the phrase “at-will employment” or have been told that they are an “at-will employee.” Many people are, however, unsure of the exact meaning of the phrase. Does at-will employment mean that an employee can be terminated at any time for any reason? Are there no restrictions on how, when, and… Read More »
Can I be Fired while on Leave for Disability?
California is an “at-will” employment state, meaning that employers can fire their workers for just about any reason or no reason at all. California does, however, protect employees from being terminated based on a legally-protected status (such as race, gender, age, etc.) or for exercising a legally-protected right such as reporting harassment or discrimination…. Read More »
