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The California Equal Pay Act provides protections against discriminatory pay practices. This act prohibits paying workers less based on sex, race, or ethnicity for performing substantially similar work. This work must occur under similar working conditions. What is...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that numerous undiagnosed adults, employed or not, face daily in California. Even if you do manage to receive an official diagnosis from a medical professional, it still doesn't give you the guarantee of...
Many people in California depend on money from their jobs to earn a living. That's why it's understandably upsetting when you believe an employer rightfully owes you wages. Fortunately, California employees can take action to receive owed wages by filing wage claims...
Getting a diabetes diagnosis doesn't mean sacrificing your career goals or compromising your workplace rights. Thanks to legal protections and increasing awareness, individuals with diabetes have the right to a fair and accommodating California work environment....
California has distinguished itself as a national leader in paid family leave policies. The state's 2004 paid family leave law enables qualifying employees to take paid time off to care for family members. Researchers examining the impact of the law found that people...
In California, heated debates have arisen regarding claims of caste discrimination in areas such as housing and employment. Proposed legislation to ban caste discrimination has triggered passionate supporters and opponents of the bill. The following explains the...
Equal opportunity in the workplace is an essential component of a fair and equitable business environment. Discrimination, harassment, harassing conduct and retaliation are all forms of prohibited workplace behavior in California that employees may experience....
Unpaid wages can be a big problem, and it's not always easy to tell if your California employer owes you any. After all, they're not just going to come out and say it. Fortunately, there are a few tell-tale signs that your employer might play fast and loose with your...
In today's California workplace, discussions surrounding gender equality and discrimination have become increasingly prevalent. While there is progress in breaking down barriers, one aspect that continues to persist is weight bias. The reality of weight bias Weight...
You may be entitled to overtime wages if you work more than 40 hours a week for your California employer. Your overtime wage is 150% of your average wage during a given pay period. For instance, if you typically earn $10 an hour, your overtime wage would be $15. There...