Discrimination against employees or applicants based on national origin, as most employers know, is illegal under both federal and state law. What some may not realize is that this includes discrimination based on immigration status. All employers need to know is that...
Can a restaurant say they want to hire female servers?
You want to apply for a new job at a local restaurant, working as a server. But when you look at their employment ad, you see that it says they would like to hire female servers. As a male, you wonder if this is legal. There have been lawsuits over this type of thing...
Racial profiling by a business could violate your civil rights
Businesses that are open to the public must comply with all laws regarding discrimination when dealing with workers and customers. It is not legal or appropriate for a grocery store or other retailer to treat people from one background differently than others or deny...
Things that your California boss (or prospective boss) cannot do
When suffering from workplace mistreatment, it can be hard to know which activities are legal and which ones are expressly prohibited. Employment laws are complicated in Southern California and elsewhere in America. The complexity of these laws may mean that workers...
Tips for proving retaliation in a Southern California workplace
Harassment in the workplace of any type is challenging to deal with. Unfortunately, coping with this type of hostile work environment can take a huge emotional and mental toll on you. Cases of harassment can be extremely traumatic and impact everything from...