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The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and California Pregnancy Disability Leave law allow employees to take as many as 28 weeks of leave for pregnancy, childbirth, and baby bonding reasons. Although an individual is unlikely to take the maximum amount of possible...
Constructive Discharge in Violation of Public Policy A constructive discharge claim in California refers to a situation where an employer’s misconduct effectively forces an employee to resign. In such a situation, the employee has a right to sue for constructive...
Pregnancy discrimination is a form of workplace discrimination that occurs when an employer treats a pregnant employee or applicant unfairly due to her pregnancy or related medical conditions. Pregnancy discrimination violates various state and federal laws, including...
Discrimination in the workplace can contribute to hostility, tension and disrespect. The outcome of this type of negativity can jeopardize everyone's safety, productivity and success. While your employer should proactively educate you about discrimination and prevent...
At the beginning of each new year, the California State Legislative Branch enact a number of new laws, rules and regulations that affect most every employer and employee in our state. Here of the most pertinent laws that went into effect on January 1, 2023 and one...
There is a presumption under California law that all employees are non-exempt employees. What this means is that these employees are exempt from certain California Labor Code requirements including the payment of overtime, meal and rest breaks, as well as the payment...
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary law that provides employees with protection from discrimination, retaliation and harassment in employment. FEHA provides protection from discrimination, retaliation and harassment in all terms and...
Whether you are currently pregnant or plan on having a child in the future, it is pivotal to understand your rights as an employee with respect to pregnancy discrimination and other violations. Current laws prohibit mistreatment on the basis of pregnancy, such as...
Unlike in the past, it is not uncommon for women to work during most or even all of their pregnancies. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 56% of pregnant women continue to go to work. This means many employers are going to...
