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Month: November 2017
What does California say about workplace restrooms?
Employers in California must provide employees with appropriate restroom facilities. Specifically, the Fair Employment and Housing Act requires all employees to have access to a safe bathroom regardless of gender expression or identity. Review these provisions to...
Quid pro quo sexual harassment: What you should know
As a California employee, you are entitled to work in a safe environment, free from discrimination and harassment. Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, companies that have 15 or more employees are held to strict regulations regarding harassment and discrimination in...
What accommodations should employers make for disabled employees?
If you have a disability, your employer must follow the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means that he or she cannot treat you differently or poorly because you have a disability. In addition, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, your...
The latest changes to California’s employee classification laws
California has some of the most worker-friendly employment laws in the country. The state passed a law that completely changed independent contracting and caused a lot of issues for companies that used independent contractors. Specifically, the new law changed worker...
Am I entitled to a lunch break?
Understanding your rights as a California worker is the first step toward getting a fair wage. California has many special employment rules that do not apply to the other 49 states. One good example of this is the required meal break. According to the State of...
Wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed by appellate court
It goes without saying that losing one's job in California is a traumatic experience. That trauma may be even further compounded if one believes their dismissal to be in retaliation for them simply trying to do what is right. Employees should be able to report...
What California classifies as employee discrimination
Discrimination stems from hate of many kinds. This includes dislike due to age, sex, race, skin color, religion and pregnancy. Employment is one area where you may experience prejudice or disadvantage both in the hiring process and in your job. If you experience...
Which microaggressions are most prevalent at work?
Racial bias and discrimination at work can take on many forms. Some instances of wrongdoing are blatant and easily recognizable. Others, such as microaggressions, are less obvious and harder to define. According to Business Insider, microaggressions are statements...
Are transgender people protected from discrimination?
If you are employed in California as a transgender individual, or you know a transgender employee, you may be wondering if there are any protections against discrimination. Business & Legal Resources states that the California Fair Employment and Housing Act...