Time To Even The Playing Field
Realizing your employer treats you differently because of your pregnancy can feel both infuriating and isolating. You know something is wrong but figuring out what to do next adds a whole new layer of stress on top of everything else you're already managing. The...
When working in California, you may fall under one of two worker classifications. One is the independent contractor (also known as the “1099 worker”) category and the other is the traditional employee category. Your worker classification can affect wages, overtime,...
A workplace accommodation can help you continue working while managing a disability or medical condition. If your employer denies your request, you may wonder whether the employer followed California law. Employers can deny some accommodation requests, but not every...
Sharing medical details with an employer can feel uneasy. This is especially true when requesting workplace accommodations. Many California workers are unsure about how much they need to share. Knowing your privacy protections can help you approach the process with...
While announcing your pregnancy at work is an exciting milestone worth celebrating, planning your disclosure requires careful consideration. In California, the law grants specific protections to expectant parents, but maximizing those protections requires a strategic...
You may not think twice about using your own money for work expenses. However, those costs can add up quickly. If you regularly pay for mileage, internet service, tools or office supplies, California law may offer protections that could help you recover some of those...
Pregnancy should not put your job or hours at risk. California law gives pregnant workers clear rights to stay safe, get accommodations and take protected leave. It is important to understand the protections the law offers, especially if you want to ensure that your...
You log into work from your kitchen table or home office. A message pops up that feels too personal. A comment during a video meeting makes you pause. If you keep replaying a message or second-guessing something a supervisor or coworker said, this question may...
When requesting a reasonable accommodation at work, your employer can ask for a doctor’s note regarding your condition. You did your part and handed in the document, expecting a conversation about how to move forward. Instead, you have encountered a wall of silence....
Cutting your hours because you’re pregnant isn’t just wrong; it’s considered pregnancy discrimination under California law. If your schedule changed after disclosing your pregnancy and your employer didn’t offer a legitimate reason, you have every reason to take that...