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...
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California’s Vacation Laws
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 in advertisements
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...
How Much Maternity Leave Am I Entitled To?
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...
California Law of Constructive Discharge
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
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...
Things you can do to prevent workplace discrimination
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...
New Employment Laws For 2023 And Beyond
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...
California’s Common Exempt Classifications
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...
California’s Contraceptive Equity Act Of 2022
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...