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In some cases, employees face pregnancy discrimination after they become pregnant. Someone may be nervous to tell their boss that they are pregnant, worrying that they will be terminated and replaced with another employee so that the company does not have to pay them...
Employers should base hiring decisions on the capabilities and performance of workers. The law actually protects workers from scenarios in which employers inappropriately consider personal characteristics that should have little to no bearing on their ability to...
One of the potential issues an employer can face when implementing disciplinary action is a discrimination claim. An employee may believe they have been treated unfavorably when facing punishment. Thus, it’s crucial for employers to take the appropriate steps when...
Employment disputes in California often depend on written records. Even when you have valid reasons for your actions, weak documentation can undermine your case. Agencies like the California Civil Rights Department and the courts focus on what employers put in...
Experiencing discrimination at work can be deeply unsettling, especially when it affects your sense of safety, fairness or professional growth. Whether the discrimination is based on race, gender, age, disability, religion or another protected characteristic, it is...
Both federal laws and California state regulations prohibit employment discrimination. Businesses should not consider a worker’s protected characteristics when deciding whether to hire them, offer them a promotion or terminate their position with the company. Some...
California has some of the most comprehensive employee protections in the country. One right that’s present here that’s not present in other states is that employees are required to take meal breaks. If an employer doesn’t provide meal breaks that are required by law,...
Quiet quitting is a growing trend where people are putting in minimum effort at their job instead of going above and beyond. Instead of taking on large projects, staying late at work or doing other people’s work, employees are staying within their job requirements....
Many employees mistakenly believe that their employers can fire them for any reason. But the reality is more nuanced. Knowing the laws that govern your employment is key to protecting your rights and keeping your job. What “at-will employment” means At-will employment...
Employees can damage a company's competitive advantages or finances even after they leave their positions. They can unfairly compete against a former employer or release information that the public otherwise wouldn’t know. Employment contracts help mitigate some of...