Being unfairly treated at your workplace due to your race, gender, age, disability or other protected characteristics can be a distressing and challenging experience. It can negatively impact your job satisfaction, career advancement and overall well-being. If you a...
Employment Law
What is considered wrongful termination in California?
California is an at-will employment state, which means that employers don’t have to give employees a reason to terminate them. Despite this, it’s critical to understand that employers can’t terminate someone based on certain reasons. In California, it’s illegal to...
Could a promotion help you avoid sexual harassment?
Workplace sexual harassment can happen to anyone, but it most commonly happens to women. Many have had to deal with it for their whole career. If you have faced unwelcome incidents, you might think getting a promotion could put a stop to them. That once you gain...
Understand your rights as a pregnant employee
Failing to allow a pregnant employee reasonable accommodations is effectively a form of gender discrimination - only women can become pregnant. California has strict laws that most employers must abide by to ensure that pregnant women can continue to do their jobs for...
Can your service animal accompany you to work?
Diversity and inclusivity are not just buzzwords but essential components of a thriving and equitable environment. One aspect of inclusivity that has gained significant attention in recent years is the accommodation of service animals in the workplace. Under Title I...