The Sherman Oaks area has hundreds of hotels that make great places to work. Whether employed by a multi-national chain, a boutique hotel or a small motel, your employer likely must verify your identity and work authorization when you first start. To do so, your...

Year: 2019
Riot Games walkout: the issue with forced arbitration
On Monday, hundreds of workers walked out of Riot Games over the company’s handling of two sex discrimination lawsuits. The company had these discrimination cases moved to a forced arbitration process, citing a clause in their employees’ contracts. Forced...
What reasonable accommodations must California employers offer?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides added protection for these individuals to ensure...
California laws protect pregnant workers
No woman should have to choose between motherhood and her career. Gone are the days when women raised a family and only men worked outside of the home. In the name of workplace equality, California laws protect pregnant workers and provides certain accommodations to...
Hold a former employer liable for a wrongful termination
Employees count on their employers to pay them so they can cover bills and other life expenses. When you are terminated unexpectedly, you likely won't have the funds available to cover those expenses. You might think that there isn't anything you can do to remedy the...
The Crown Act may offer protection for natural hair
While offering a bill on California’s Senate floor, the bill’s sponsor described “a defining and paradoxical struggle” in the work experiences of many Americans. The struggle is “to maintain what society has deemed a ‘professional...
Age is just a number — unless you’re a judge in California
These days, it's more common than ever to hear the phrase, "Age is just a number!" People are living longer -- and healthier -- than ever before. Their work lives are also extended. Nobody thinks much of it anymore when someone -- particularly a well-educated...
What does workplace sexual harassment look like?
You hope to never be involved in any form of workplace sexual harassment, but keeping your eyes open will help protect you from trouble. Workplace sexual harassment comes in many forms. To start, it's important to note that both men and women can be victimized. Some...
Can workers be discriminated against for sexual orientation?
When you've read over a job vacancy or application before, you've likely seen a listing of different classes of people that are protected from discrimination under federal laws. They strictly prohibit a worker from being treated differently from others solely based on...
Were you fired in violation of your employment contract?
When you start a new job, it's always a good idea to sign an employment contract. This can go a long way in protecting your legal rights should you be terminated in the future. If you were recently terminated, regardless of the reason given by your employer, review...