Year: 2019
Taking leave of a job temporarily is a major decision. However, in the case of a family emergency, that decision is sometimes already made. Various laws at both the federal and California level could potentially provide protections in these types of situations. Two of the most important employee leave laws are the Family Medical Leave […]
Many California women who return to work following maternity leave are still breastfeeding their babies. This practice requires them to spend some time every few hours pumping and then safely storing their expressed milk. However, at certain work sites it can be difficult to find a place to pump in private. What rights are available […]
Due to the fact that employers in a California workplace usually oversee all activity of those they employ, they can be held liable for the harassment done by supervisors, non-employees, and even customers. However, there are certain limitations to their culpability that are important to understand. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission takes a look […]
California is commonly viewed as one of the most socially progressive states in the country. That, however, does not mean that every resident in the Golden State has been able to live without ever experiencing some form of discrimination or harassment. These things do happen and for a myriad of reasons. Whether age, skin color, […]
There are various protections under the law for discrimination in the California workplace. The familiar ones include racial and sexual discrimination. There is also a federal law protecting you from age discrimination. However, this law differs a little from the other types of employment discrimination laws. The distinction is it only applies to you if […]
Workplace harassment and discrimination can take on many forms, some of which may be more serious than others. Bullying is one occurrence that may start small but eventually veer into harassing and discriminatory practices if left unaddressed. Because dealing with workplace bullies is everyone’s responsibility, The Spruce offers the following tips on how to handle this unfortunately […]
Few professional occurrences have the potential to be as stressful as termination of employment. After all, you likely need a steady income to support both yourself and your family. If you live in California, though, you should not have to worry about your employer not paying you immediately. For many, job changes are part of life. In […]
There are various reasons why growing older can be difficult, whether someone struggles with physical limitations and health problems or they are unable to pursue certain dreams. However, one’s age can be especially concerning when it comes to their job, especially if they are treated unfairly in the workplace. Regrettably, many hard-working people who are […]
In California, employers are prohibited from discriminating against workers and applicants for many reasons. They cannot discriminate because of sex, ethnicity, nation of origin or race. Another condition that is protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to this act that prohibits any type of […]
The government has established rules and regulations to protect the workforce against unfair treatment such as sexual harassment, racial discrimination and retaliation. There are classes of employees that the government aims to protect from abuse at the hands of an employer. Pregnancy is a part of life that many women experience at various stages and […]