Everyone should feel safe at work. However, that is not always the case. Workplace discrimination is widespread and comes in many different forms. It used to be that the most common types of discrimination were age-related or sex-related, but times have changed and...
Employment
Severance agreements for older employees include special content
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...
Does my employer have to give me a break?
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...
What is Mediation???
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...
Does my employer have to provide me with a severance package?
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...
Does Contracting Covid-19 Qualify as a Disability Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act?
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...