Federal laws, as well as California state statutes, guarantee workers' rights to equal wages for a job performed or a target met. Workplaces are made complete only when all feel welcome to do their work and get the proper reward, regardless of gender, race or...
Employment Discrimination
What exactly is discrimination in California?
Workplaces are intended to be protected, productive environments where employees and visitors can expect support and safety. California and the federal government observe many laws that maintain workers' rights in all types of employment. Employers and managers may...
Prosthetics company accused of discrimination by employee
A prosthetics business has been accused of discrimination by an employee in California. The employee, a woman, has sued the business. She claims the company discriminated against her, retaliated against her and even wrongfully terminated her from employment. She...
Discrimination against workers occurs even in healthcare
We think of the healthcare industry -- compared to, say, mining -- as enlightened employers. But instances of discrimination and unjust treatment occur in hospitals, clinics and care centers just as they do in other industries. One of our areas of focus at The...
How to spot employment discrimination
Employment discrimination is illegal in the United States and the laws are in place in the state of California to prevent this type of discrimination. Even though laws are in place, it's still common for employees to suffer workplace discrimination by either...
Lawsuit alleges discrimination starts at the top of the company
A lawsuit against Viacom, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the network's former programming president alleges that gender discrimination permeates the upper ranks of the network and creates an atmosphere of hostility toward women throughout the company. The...
California laws protect you from workplace discrimination
California state laws, in addition to federal laws, protect workers from workplace discrimination. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), in particular, is the California law that serves to keep workers safe from being discriminated against. This law is enforced...