The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the rights of workers with disabilities. Not only are current employees protected, but also job applicants. The protections offered by this legislation are numerous, but one key aspect is reasonable accommodations....
Discrimination is conduct that puts people of a certain race, religious background, gender, sexuality or other protected characteristic at a disadvantage. Often, discrimination is direct- an individual or individuals are directly treated poorly based on protected...
There are many ways that employers can – intentionally or unintentionally – violate the rights of workers. Often, those violations involve discrimination or harassment. Employers might treat workers with certain protected characteristics differently than others. They...
There’s been a lot of lip service given to diversity and inclusion in the workplace in the last few years – and some companies pride themselves on these values. Yet, beneath the surface of some supposedly “inclusive” workplaces, subtle discrimination continues to...
Sexual harassment is one of the most degrading violations of dignity and personal boundaries that can occur in the workplace. Sometimes these cases go unreported due to fear of retaliation, disbelief or concerns about not being taken seriously. If you are a victim of...
Being unfairly treated at your workplace due to your race, gender, age, disability or other protected characteristics can be a distressing and challenging experience. It can negatively impact your job satisfaction, career advancement and overall well-being. If you a...
California is an at-will employment state, which means that employers don’t have to give employees a reason to terminate them. Despite this, it’s critical to understand that employers can’t terminate someone based on certain reasons. In California, it’s illegal to...
Workplace sexual harassment can happen to anyone, but it most commonly happens to women. Many have had to deal with it for their whole career. If you have faced unwelcome incidents, you might think getting a promotion could put a stop to them. That once you gain...
Failing to allow a pregnant employee reasonable accommodations is effectively a form of gender discrimination - only women can become pregnant. California has strict laws that most employers must abide by to ensure that pregnant women can continue to do their jobs for...
Diversity and inclusivity are not just buzzwords but essential components of a thriving and equitable environment. One aspect of inclusivity that has gained significant attention in recent years is the accommodation of service animals in the workplace. Under Title I...