Even though most forms of workplace discrimination is illegal in the state of California, there are some who still experience it. Those who are actively discriminated against often find that their productivity and progress is impacted. They may also experience anxiety...
Year: 2018
Some veterans confront workplace discrimination
Some San Fernando Valley veterans with less than honorable discharges from the military may be concerned about the threat of discrimination when seeking jobs due to their discharge status. Many people with this discharge status were removed for minor offenses that...
Chipotle settles wrongful termination claim with former manager
On May 14, it was reported that Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. settled with a California former manager after she claimed that the company wrongly terminated her. According to the lawsuit, the woman was accused of stealing $626 from a safe at one of the company's...
New mothers who nurse or pump have legal protections at work
Bringing a new life into the world and into your family is an amazing experience. Many women like to have it all, including a family and a career. Thanks to laws that prevent employer discrimination, more women than ever before can enjoy professional success while...
Employers cannot insist employees be 100% healed before returning to work
Say you had a medical issue or injury, work-related or not. At some point, you may have reached out to your employer about working with some restrictions. Your supervisor might believe that certain restrictions will prevent you from performing the job as needed,...
Strategies to minimize potential age discrimination at work
As a California worker ages, he or she faces the risk of being pushed out by an employer. As a general rule, women are more likely to experience age discrimination than men. This is partially because of cultural perceptions that men get better with age while women...
Have You Been Misclassified as an Independent Contractor?
Wrongfully classifying employees as independent contractors just got a lot riskier in California. Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc., v. Superior Court, adopting a broad view of workers deemed...
Major Biomedical Research Institute Accused of Sex Discrimination
Sex and gender discrimination have recently been in the spotlight as prominent individuals, companies and politicians have come under fire. More and more employers are being accused as well. But we might all ask, why now? How come everyone is speaking out against...
Are You Entitled to Disability Leave During Your Pregnancy?
Every person is unique and so is their pregnancy. Some pregancies are more difficult than others. While pregnant, many women are diagnosed with a pregnancy-related disability, such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, morning sickness, or gestational diabetes. Women who...
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer for a Wrongful Termination Case
Here are 10 questions you should ask when interviewing lawyers to handle your wrongful termination or workplace harassment case: · Does your law firm exclusively handle employment law cases? · How long have you been practicing law? · For how long have you been...