It's unlawful for an employer to treat an employee or applicant unfavorably because they are from a particular country/part of the world, or because they are married to or associated with someone of a certain national origin. Besides the employer, the harasser can be...
California, like the other states, is an at-will employment state. Basically, this means that either party can terminate the employment contract for whatever reason, provided that reason is legal, of course. If you believe your termination was illegal, you may be...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency most directly tasked with enforcing federal employment laws related to discrimination, harassment and unlawful retaliation. As a result of the EEOC’s mission – and reach – most workers who seek...
You love your job. Every day you clock in at work, you hope to give your employer your best output and, in return, you expect a fair day’s wage. But you’ve recently learned that you are not earning as much as your co-workers with the same qualifications, experience...
Sexual harassment is a prevalent issue in the workplace. It can take different forms, such as unwanted touching, sexual comments or jokes, or even sexual assault. Unfortunately, many victims of sexual harassment do not speak up or report the incident due to fear of...
Employers can terminate employees for reasons like poor performance and misconduct. And due to at-will employment laws, an employer can even fire someone for no reason at all. However, employers cannot terminate someone for illegal reasons. Below are five common...
Ageism is a problem for many older Americans seeking a new job or trying to keep their current employment. Age discrimination is unlawful, but it persists, particularly in the tech industry, which often emphasizes youth. The California technology industry teems with...
Everyone in the United States benefits from the legal protection of freedom of religion. Americans have the right to believe what they choose without the government or their employers treating them differently because of their faith. Yet, this does not mean that this...
Workplace discrimination is one of the leading factors that can affect a person's career. The Civil Rights Department in California (even more than federal law) protects employees from all types of discrimination, including sexual harassment. Unfortunately, some...
Employers in California can’t make employment-related decisions based on any protected factors. Some of those factors include the gender or sexual preferences of an individual. Unfortunately, these workers are often discriminated against. Approximately 38% of them...