As an employee, you have the right to report workplace hazards, unfair practices and illegal activities. However, not all employers handle these reports appropriately, and some might retaliate against you. Retaliation happens when an employer penalizes an employee for...
Every Californian who’s ever pulled over by a police officer has likely been asked, “Do you know why I stopped you?” It can feel like a trick question to get you to confess to speeding, weaving or almost hitting another vehicle. For some people, for a variety of...
California prides itself on being a diverse and accepting state. There are people of all backgrounds living in unison. Nonetheless, even the best of intentions can’t eliminate discrimination altogether. Unfortunately, many people suffer discrimination each day in the...
There are many ways that businesses might take advantage of the people working for them. Sometimes, employers don't follow safety rules and put employees in unnecessarily dangerous circumstances. Other times, companies may violate wage laws in an effort to keep...
Californians have very different perceptions of law enforcement – often dependent on where they live and what their previous interactions or those of people they know have been like in the past. Race plays a big part in those perceptions. While a white person may see...
Genetic information can reveal a lot about a person's predisposition to certain health conditions. However, using this information in employment decisions can lead to discrimination. Recognizing this potential for misuse, federal law provides robust protections...
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....
When someone has a fatal encounter with a police officer, you often hear people ask, “Why did they run away?” or “Why didn’t they just comply?” However, for many people, an approaching police officer can cause such fear, even if they’ve done nothing wrong, that their...
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...