Employment

If you are 40 years of age or older, the severance agreement your employer gave you must adhere to strict federal standards. As an older departing employee, your agreement must contain provisions established under the EEOC, ADEA and other government agencies. About...

California is an employee-friendly state, meaning the laws generally provide many benefits to workers over employers. Plus, legislation often stands up for employees to create a healthy work environment. One of the ways the state laws benefit employees is by requiring...

If you have been discriminated against at work because of a protected characteristic, e.g., your sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, disability and/or perceived disability, you may have...

A severance package is a payment that you receive when leaving a job. It may also include some additional benefits. The Department of Industrial Relations explains there is no law requiring an employer to provide a severance package. If you get an offer for one, that...

Under California law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), protects disabled employees from being discriminated against in the workplace. Under the FEHA, a disability can be defined as a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life function, such as...