Despite the angst that fired employees may have after being let go, employers in California have wide latitude in their power to remove employees from their positions. However, this does not mean that every employer follows the rules, and may sometimes terminate an...
Month: July 2015
New law makes professional cheerleaders employees in California
In a couple of seasons, when you are cheering on your favorite NFL team, the women leading the cheers will be guaranteed at least minimum wage -- if they work for a team in California. A bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown on July 15 amends the law so that...
Victims of sexual harassment: don’t be afraid to know your rights
There are plenty of people who dread going to work. Maybe they hate their job or don't like their boss, co-workers or clients. Some people just hate going to work because they would rather not be working. But there are people who don't just dread going to work; they...
Have you suffered employment discrimination due to a disability?
While everyone has certain limitations which they struggle to overcome in life, for individuals who are living with a disability, every day can be full of obstacles and challenges in both one's personal and professional life. In 2010, the U.S. Census Department...
UPS pregnancy discrimination case prompts EEOC updates
Readers may be aware that women are afforded certain protections in the workplace when they are pregnant. Under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, there are a variety of things pregnant women are protected from in the workplace, including discrimination in:...