If you are a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you will want to gather evidence to prove your case. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains sexual harassment includes any type of actions that make you uncomfortable because they relate to...
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...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities throughout California have enacted “hazard pay” or “hero pay” ordinances across a variety of industries with the healthcare industry as a focal point. On July 7, 2022 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the...
As of January 1, 2022, the state of California’s minimum wage is $15.00 per hour for employers that have 26 or more employees and $14.00 per hour for employers that have fewer than 26 employees. In addition, California’s minimum wage is set to increase in 2023. ...
California law requires employers to provide disabled employees with reasonable accommodations and to protect them from discrimination. The Fair Employment and Housing Act defines a disability as any condition that limits major life activities. The law covers...
Workplace harassment affects men and women and comes in varying forms. From discrimination to unwanted sexual advances, harassment leads to a toxic work environment. Sometimes it is easy to recognize. Other times, it can be more nuanced. Regardless of form or...
Does your employer pay you in cash or with a personal check??? Although not illegal, it is likely a violation of California Labor Code section 226 if the employer fails to provide a wage statement semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages. What is a wage...
Whether you face mistreatment due to your religious views, racial background, age or sex, illegal discrimination takes many different forms in the workplace. It is imperative to immediately recognize and address any unlawful violations of your rights as an employee....