Disability discrimination is a problem across the country even though there are laws in place against it. It can also be a problem in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing the anti-discrimination laws put into...
Year: 2018
EEOC wins pregnancy discrimination suit against restaurant
Pregnancy can be a thrilling but daunting time in any woman’s life. It impacts how you work, but you have rights and accommodations to your job that ensure you are fairly treated in this position. However, despite California’s laws against pregnancy...
Identifying discrimination-based wrongful termination
This might not make sense to some people, but it can actually be difficult to identify wrongful termination. For example, if an employer has been thinking about getting rid of a worker for illegal reasons, he or she may disguise the termination by listing a legal...
How do I fight employment discrimination in California?
Employment discrimination remains a serious issue in California. Fortunately, the state government provides help to people who have suffered discrimination in their careers. A lawyer may be helpful from the very beginning, as victims of employment discrimination may...
Anti-discrimination laws toughen in California
Employment and housing should be available to everyone willing to work for it. Although many challenges remain before workplace and housing discrimination are conquered, California is on the forefront of protecting workers and residents as groups and on case-by-cases...
Federal and state laws protect Californians and their jobs
Discrimination against protected groups is prohibited by federal and California law. Offenses may take the form of verbal abuse, limited opportunities or wrongful termination. The Golden State's Fair Employment and Housing Act names race, color, gender, disability and...
Your employment rights during and after pregnancy
Being pregnant is an exciting but sometimes complicated time. There are many questions you might have, especially concerning your job. Your employment rights during and after your pregnancy are a top concern. The state of California guarantees you several rights when...
Woman settles retaliation lawsuit with California employer
California prides itself on being at the forefront of protections for a diverse group of employees and workers that keep the state's economy running. Although many laws and practices protect the victims of sexual harassment, there is still much work to be done. The...
What protections do disabled Californians have in the workplace?
It takes all types to make an effective diverse workplace, and this includes people with physical disabilities. Disabled employees often contribute a fresh perspective to important work, bringing products and services to more people. Two laws can protect disabled...
Electronics firm settles gender pay gap case
Employees in the Golden State can expect some of the best workplace rights protections in the United States and the world. California defines more than a dozen protected classes of people by gender, race, disability and other personal factors that may not suffer...
