These days, employers are finding that the very politically divided country we live in is reflected among their employees – even in Southern California. You may determine that the best thing to do is to prohibit political discussions in the workplace. Of course,...
You lose your job, and you feel like you’re being discriminated against as a minority worker. Of course, your employer did not tell you that they were firing you because of your race -- as that would be illegal -- and so they claimed there was some other reason. You...
The last session of the California Legislature was a busy one, and lawmakers presented Gov. Gavin Newsom with a pile of bills for his signature. He has recently signed a number of bills into law that will affect employers and employees throughout California. Some of...
Employment discrimination can become an issue much sooner than most employers believe. Discrimination often begins in your job ad postings if you are not careful. For example, requesting only clean-shaven applicants could be construed in several discriminatory ways....
Going into the dental profession requires years of education, followed by serious personal risk as you try to establish your own professional practice. However, if you are like many dentists, you didn't spend time pursuing an advanced degree just to be an employee of...
The law in California offers extensive protections to pregnant women in the workplace. Consequently, employers cannot fire employees if they have missed work due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related symptoms. These principles are firmly established in the California Fair...
If you run a business, you’re eventually going to have an employee who is simply nonproductive -- and you have to fire them. It’s important to handle terminations with care, both to avoid unnecessary drama for your company and the potential for litigation over...
As a Santa Ana, California, employer, you probably know much about avoiding and preventing disability discrimination. You may also know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) governs the treatment of disabled workers in the U.S. You may even know that you must...
You decide to fire one of your employees. You approach them on a Monday and tell them that Friday will be their last day. They’re not pleased, and they demand to know why. You decline to tell them. They state that it’s illegal since you can’t fire them without letting...
Both federal, and California and Nevada state laws help protect the rights of workers from various forms of discrimination. Your employer shouldn't make hiring, firing, promotion or termination decisions based on protected characteristics like race, sex, or age. Your...
