Time To Even The Playing Field
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. People with diabetes in Southern California face various challenges in managing their condition, including stigma and discrimination. Disability discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of...
Employment law protects pregnant and nursing mothers in the workplace in California. Additionally, some of these laws have been amended to add new protections. The following looks at the laws that protect this class of workers. Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) This...
Falling afoul of California’s wage and hour laws can be costly. On Dec. 19, the Labor Commissioner’s Office announced that a Bakersfield construction company has paid more than $1.3 million to compensate workers who were cheated out of their wages while employed on a...
A whistleblower is any person who reports misconduct within an organization, such as fraud or illegal activity. Whistleblower retaliation is a real concern for those who fear reprisals from their employers for speaking out about wrongdoing. Fortunately, there are laws...
People understandably expect to receive payment for the work they perform. Unfortunately, one large employer operating a chain of car washes in California allegedly did not abide by this rule. However, California's Labor Commissioner's Office recently took a new...
Up until 1993, when FMLA and CFRA were signed into law, fathers were not believed to require time to bond with their newborn or adopted children. However, given the significance of fathers in a child's life, California has put into place several laws over the past two...
Pregnant workers in California are entitled to the same opportunities as any other employees. However, although pregnancy discrimination is illegal, it still occurs. It’s important to know how it can happen. What is pregnancy discrimination? Employment law makes it...
Employees in California who have suffered a disability while working recently got some support from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The federal agency has filed a disability suit against Wal-Mart Stores East after not accommodating an employee because of...
California workers in all industries expect to be treated fairly and equally. Although discrimination in the workplace is illegal, it still happens. These are the most common workplace discrimination claims. Workplace retaliation Retaliation is reported as the top...
An agreement issued in early May between LinkedIn and the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the social media company paying $1.8 million in back pay and interest to female employees in California who alleged that their pay practices discriminated against them. A...