Pregnant women and women who have a pregnancy-related condition have more protection under California law than they may realize. In fact, the right to pregnancy leave is not the only right you have. Other issues that count as discrimination relate to pay, unfair...
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Age discrimination suit filed against MPA
California job applicants and employees enjoy protection against age discrimination in both state and federal laws. These laws make it illegal for an employer to deny or terminate a worker's employment for reasons based on age. It is also unlawful to demote or deny a...
Why women don’t report sexual harassment in the workplace
When women in California face sexual harassment in the workplace, many people say, "Why didn't you just report it?" Unfortunately, there's a reason why many women don't report sexual harassment. A new study has revealed that a large percentage of employees have...
Common types of employment discrimination
Perhaps one of the most common illegal acts conducted within companies across California and the nation is workplace discrimination. According to the EEOC, over 100,000 cases are reported involving workplace discrimination each year. To get a closer look into this...
Common signs of age discrimination at work
Older employees can bring a wealth of experience to the California companies that they work for. However, employers may perceive older employers as out of touch or simply trying to bide time before they finally retire. Regardless of what a company may think about its...
Types of sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment in the California workplace is defined by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission as the interference with a person's job performance by delivering unwanted sexual advances or committing acts of a sexual nature. Workplace sexual harassment can...
Understanding national origin discrimination in the workplace
Hopefully, California employees know that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against them based on their national origin. However, they may not understand exactly what that means. Employment discrimination based on national origin Title VII of the Civil...
Has your company failed to pay for overtime?
You don’t enjoy working overtime, but you do it. First off, you want to make a good impression on your boss and show how valuable you are to the company. Secondly, though, there’s the issue of money. It’s hard to turn down those extra hours when you know you’re going...
3 daunting facts about sexual harassment
If you’re facing sexual harassment at work, you may be wondering what to do, and you’re certainly not alone. This is a topic that many people experience, though a large percentage of them never talk about it openly. As such, it’s important to break down some of the...
What is wrongful termination?
Few things can be quite as devastating as being called into an employer's office and abruptly fired. Each year, over 100,000 employees in California and other states are wrongfully terminated. In these instances, former employees may be able to win lawsuits allowing...