Retaliation occurs when your employer or superior takes adverse action against you for engaging in a protected activity. Such activities include actions like: Reporting violations of laws such as fraud Cooperating with an investigation about unlawful employer conduct...
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2 times disability discrimination could stall your career
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expanded the opportunities available to those with disabling medical conditions. The law applies to everyone from landlords to retail stores, as well as employers working with those who have medical disabilities. Employers...
How does California law protect you from age discrimination?
Employment discrimination comes in many forms, but it almost always involves one person or a company making assumptions about another person because of certain protected characteristics. People can lose their jobs, remain in a position without upward mobility or pay...
What is medical condition discrimination?
Medical condition discrimination is discrimination against a person due to their medical issues, like illnesses or diseases. The United States has two major laws that make it so that anyone living with a disability or major health issue won’t be discriminated against....
3 common examples of workplace discrimination
Life isn’t always fair, but people do have some control over the fairness of certain aspects of life. For example, those who own and run businesses have the power to make their work environments places where employees receive respect, honest wages and fair treatment...
Worker files lawsuit after wage and hour laws were violated
When a worker is hired to do a job, it is understood that the worker will be appropriately compensated for the work provided. Fortunately, wage and hour laws were established in the state of California to protect workers from unfair treatment. All employers must...
What to know about California discrimination laws
The state of California has some of the strongest employment laws in the United States. These laws are intended to protect employees from harassment, discrimination, retaliation and other issues that could cause a hostile work environment. These laws also offer...
Age discrimination is not always obvious
Some workers look forward to the day when they can retire and may even plan to quit working as early as possible. Most others either have no choice but to continue earning a living or simply enjoy their jobs and have no plans to retire. Unfortunately, this is not...
Lawsuit filed over allegations of harassment and discrimination
Everyone knows that losing a job can have financial implications. However, when a person loses his or her job due to harassment or discrimination, the victim can experience significant psychological and emotional trauma. Fortunately, laws are in place in California to...
Wage and hour law: Class action suit filed against restaurant
It is only fair that an employee gets paid for the work that he or she provides. However, many workers in California these days may feel like they are overworked and underpaid. Fortunately, there are wage and hour laws that state workers must be appropriately paid for...