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On January 1, 2023, the state of California’s minimum wage increased to $15.50 per hour for all employers. However, a number of California cities and counties have minimum wage ordinances that require employers to pay employees working in these localities a minimum...
An actionable hostile work environment in California refers to a situation where an employee faces severe or pervasive harassment or discrimination based on protected characteristics, making the work environment intimidating, offensive, or abusive. California law...
Associational discrimination occurs when someone is discriminated against because of their relationship with another person. Generally, this type of discrimination occurs in one of two situations: Associational Discrimination: an employer discriminates based on the...
While California has no legal requirement for an employer to provide its employees with either paid or unpaid vacation time, if an employer does have an established policy to provide vacation, then the employer must follow certain rules and regulations that govern the...
Ageism can take various forms in the workplace. According to a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, a different type of discrimination for those 40 and older exists in the form of initial employment want-ads. Their findings confirm job...
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...
