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Understandably, employees in California want to do well in their chosen fields. However, something called the glass ceiling can make it hard for certain individuals to succeed. A glass ceiling is a proverbial barrier stopping some from furthering themselves in their...
Worker misclassification is a serious issue with negative impacts on workers in California and nationwide. As soon as someone notices they have been misclassified, they must address the matter. The definition of worker misclassification Worker misclassification is a...
Some California workers have hearing impairments and need accommodations to perform their required duties. If the impairment qualifies as a disability, it’s crucial to understand your rights. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects you in a variety of ways....
All workers deserve to be treated with respect. However, in spite of state and federal laws prohibiting certain behaviors and activities, this is not always the case. Some California employees face a hostile work environment while trying to perform their jobs; this is...
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...
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...
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 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...
Workplace retaliation is illegal in California. Some laws that address workplace retaliation in the state include the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA) and the California Whistleblower Protection Act. What is workplace retaliation? Workplace...