When you need special accommodations at your California workplace because you are pregnant or experiencing some type of pregnancy-related medical issue or condition, your employer must make those accommodations for you if they are reasonable in nature. The Americans...
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How common is age discrimination?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 made it illegal for employers to harass or discriminate against employees because of their age. However, despite the more than 50 years since this act was passed, employees in the later years of their career still...
Talking to your boss about your disability
When you are diagnosed with a disability, you may need to decide whether or not you will disclose it to your employer. You should begin by considering how it will impact your work. Do you need time off? Will it affect your productivity or ability to complete certain...
Berkeley professor suspended after sexual harassment allegations
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. The University of California, Berkeley has suspended a well-known professor over credible allegations of sexual harassment. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a former doctoral student...
Understanding what may be wrongful termination
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in wrongful termination on Monday, February 18, 2019. Anyone in California who has ever lost a job knows that this experience can be highly upsetting, stressful and even traumatic. The experience can be made all the...
When sexual harassment is denied
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in sexual harassment on Sunday, February 10, 2019. For sexual harassment victims, life can be difficult for various reasons. As if returning to work on a daily basis is not hard enough, some workers who have been...
Be on the lookout for wage delays and tricks
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in wage and hour on Friday, February 8, 2019. You deserve to have your compensation for the work you put in paid on time. While many people in the state of California receive their wages without trouble, some...
Documents that should not be in your personnel file
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in retaliation on Thursday, January 31, 2019. If you find yourself unexpectedly fired from your job or the victim of an unfair demotion for engaging in protected activity, you have the right to view your personnel...
You have the right to see your personnel file
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in wrongful termination on Thursday, January 24, 2019. It can be shocking and humiliating to one day be told that your services are no longer needed at your workplace. If you have conducted yourself properly and...
Understanding the right to refuse dangerous work
When you go to work in the state of California, the last thing you should ever worry about is your safety. Unfortunately, there are instances where employees encounter work situations that are so perilous that their health or life could be at risk. Should you...
