Service animals provide many benefits to disabled individuals and are welcome in most establishments. These animals, typically dogs, assist employees as they go about their life – including going to work. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
Most companies want to create a professional image and the majority of employees are happy to follow along with this. Looking smart is one of the best ways to create a good first impression with clients, so attire is important. However, when employers impose a dress...
Federal and state laws protect California workers from several forms of workplace discrimination. However, obesity discrimination is not one of them, leaving affected workers vulnerable to mistreatment. Weight discrimination creates a highly stressful work environment...
.California is an at-will employment state, which means that workers can leave a job for any reason. It also means that employers can terminate employees without reason. Despite the wide berth that they have, however, employers still cannot fire an employee when doing...
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...
