Bringing new life into this world is an arduous task, one typically motivated from a deep place of love. New mothers are typically very excited about the children joining their families and want to offer their children the best life possible. Many women keep working,...
Employment Law
National origin discrimination at work
It's unlawful for an employer to treat an employee or applicant unfavorably because they are from a particular country/part of the world, or because they are married to or associated with someone of a certain national origin. Besides the employer, the harasser can be...
What damages can I seek in a wrongful termination claim?
California, like the other states, is an at-will employment state. Basically, this means that either party can terminate the employment contract for whatever reason, provided that reason is legal, of course. If you believe your termination was illegal, you may be...
What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency most directly tasked with enforcing federal employment laws related to discrimination, harassment and unlawful retaliation. As a result of the EEOC’s mission – and reach – most workers who seek...
What does wage discrimination at work look like?
You love your job. Every day you clock in at work, you hope to give your employer your best output and, in return, you expect a fair day’s wage. But you’ve recently learned that you are not earning as much as your co-workers with the same qualifications, experience...