Age discrimination occurs when employees receive different treatment or changes to employment status because of their age. This type of discrimination takes many forms; however, there are laws that help protect people, and employers' failure to treat employees equally...
As workplaces strive to be more welcoming and inclusive across the board, there is an emphasis on dealing with allegations of harassment in an efficient manner. Not only does this send a positive message that employees will be protected from wrongdoing, it also...
California workers have the right to feel safe in the workplace. Employers must abide by specific federal and state laws that dictate how they address claims of a sensitive nature. However, sometimes employers may decide not to go about doing things by the letter of...
If a worker in California feels they are being discriminated against or harassed at the workplace, they have the right to bring attention to their supervisor about the issue or to request help. When those claims and warnings are ignored, however, the situation can...
While any employee in California may choose to resign from a job at any time, there are only specific circumstances under which an employer may terminate you. There are certain protected activities that you cannot be fired for, and if these protections are violated,...
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a useful piece of legislation that assists those with disabilities to be able to be a part of society without having to deal with a lot of hassle. For example, the ADA helps ensure buildings are accessible by those who use a...
It is often difficult to know if your employer did something wrong when firing you. That is because employment in California is often at-will, meaning you can quit at any time without reason and your employer can let you go at any time without reason. The only...
When a large box fell on an employee and required his hospitalization, a California man working as a manager in a major courier services company suffered a spinal cord injury. After learning the full extent and long-term effects of his on-the-job accident, he had to...
If you have been laid off or fired from your job in California, you may feel as though the situation is unfair. Is it possible, however, that your employer was actually in violation of the law when they let you go? The right to fire The State of California Department...
With the changes in politics come changes in the legal system. A recent announcement from the U.S. Supreme Court may have some people wondering if the current state of politics is best for the timing of the consideration of three discrimination cases. The issue at...