One of the greatest accomplishments in California is the concern that the state's laws and businesses show fair access to work for all populations. The government has recently prioritized fair employment and employee treatment practices to keep the state attractive to...

Month: April 2018
Asthmatic worker in California alleges disability discrimination
Employers owe it to the people making their business work to be in comfortable workplaces that serve their personal needs. This can go beyond ergonomic chairs and a working water cooler for many California offices, especially when they include workers with physical...
New ruling on Equal Pay Act moves to close gender pay gap
California has been ahead of the curve in addressing income inequality. Activists and legislators have worked hard to ensure that people of all races, backgrounds and genders are paid a fair wage for the same work. One of the most challenging barriers to this work is...
Men account for 17 percent of sexual harassment claims
Domination and humiliation are among the motives for sexual harassment in the workplace. Ask nearly any woman about being sexually harassed in this scenario, and she will likely tell you as much. Empowered by the #MeToo movement, many women have come forward angrily,...
New employment laws set in for Californians
California enacted nearly 900 new laws in 2017, and much of the legislation moved towards protecting employees in all sorts of workplaces. Employers and managers are adjusting their businesses to accommodate these new statutes. These include new hiring procedures,...