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California has some of the strongest, most comprehensive laws in the country to protect employees from discrimination based on protected characteristics like gender, race, religion, age, national origin and disability. Under the state’s Fair Employment and Housing...
As a jobseeker in California, the process of finding a job in line with your qualifications and experience can sometimes be frustrating. Often, one of the most difficult steps is breaking through the initial barrier of getting a callback when sending out your resume....
In American workplaces, everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and comfortable. However, it is an unfortunate fact that this is not always the case. In fact, most employees experience some form of work discrimination in one form or another during their...
While efforts are in place to stop workplace discrimination, it's still happening in workplaces throughout California. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated proposed changes to its rules regarding workplace harassment for better and more...
California and U.S. law have put into place several vital protections and rights for pregnant employees. These safeguards range from mandating that employers provide appropriate-sized uniforms and closer parking for pregnant employees to requiring allocated time for...
Many California residents have some level of hearing loss. Whether someone has always had a hearing impairment or the issue is new, they have rights regarding work. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers certain protections to individuals with hearing...
A Superior Court judge in California has granted class action status to a lawsuit brought by a group of female plaintiffs against the Walt Disney Company. One of the attorneys representing the women believes that the number of plaintiffs could grow to as many as...
Pregnant workers in California as well as those who plan to become pregnant are protected by state and federal law. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, amends Title VII of the 1964 Civil...
Discrimination of any kind is illegal in California workplaces. Unfortunately, many employees still face it as their employers fail to take measures to prevent or punish it. One such company is Tesla, which is now facing yet another racial discrimination lawsuit. The...
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...