9 Things Job Hunters With a Disability Should Know
1. Where do my rights come from? When it comes to disability discrimination, there are a few different sources of rights an employee may use to defend himself or herself…
6 Nuances of Disability Discrimination Law in California
Under California state law, workers with a disability are protected against several forms of discrimination in employment practices. Employers subject to this legislation cannot base employment decisions like hiring, firing,…
4 Rights Transgender Employees Have in California
While it is often challenging for any employee navigating work life to be a member of the LGBTQ community, transgender people tend to face the most severe problems, particularly in…
4 Ways Employment Law Addresses Sex Discrimination
In 2019, especially in California, society has gravitated to a more forward-thinking attitude towards the way sex and gender is understood. Ideas of what is considered “normal” or the very…
4 Things You Should Know About Pregnancy and Employment Laws
Pregnancy Leave and Employment Laws Women should not be discouraged from pursuing their dream of having a family while also maintaining their careers. There are laws in place that…
5 Disabilities that May Be Protected By Employment Law
5 Disabilities that May Be Protected By Employment Law Disability discrimination is where an employer refuses to acknowledge your impairment as a disability and treats you adversely…
4 Situations Where an Employer May Retaliate
4 Situations Where an Employer May Retaliate Retaliation is a type of practice that is deemed unlawful under employment laws. An employee may experience retaliation when he or she makes…
Top Court Cases of All Time
What are the Top Court Cases of All Time? The law is an ever-evolving entity in a symbiotic relationship with its citizens; it shapes us, and we shape it. Here…
Wrongful Termination Settlements
The Basics of Wrongful Termination Settlements Wrongful termination settlements is said to have occurred when an employer has fired/laid off an employee in direct violation of their existing legal rights.…
Laws on Pre-Employment Screening
Pre-Employment Screening and how its can violate your rights! With the job market being at one of its worst states ever in American history, the number of people looking for…
Wrongfully terminated for no reason?
Wrongfully terminated for no reason at all, or for a reason that you feel is unjust? In California, if you are a non-exempt employee you must be provided an opportunity…