Following the diagnosis of a debilitating disease, many in California and elsewhere decide to continue working as long as they are able. However, as a condition progresses, it may be necessary for ailing employees to seek reasonable accommodations in order to do their...
No holiday pay? That’s not necessarily a wage violation
For some in California, getting time off for the holidays is not an option, either because of the work they do or their employer’s decision to remain open and operating on those days. Others may have union rules or employment contracts that prohibit employers from...
Banning natural hair at work is race discrimination
For some women, a bad hair day is a day when they can’t get their hair to do what they want it to do. For others, some employers may consider their own natural hair a bad hair day. For years, this prejudice has forced women of color to undergo painful, expensive and...
There’s a difference between quitting and constructive discharge
Some California residents put up with certain discriminatory or harassing behaviors at work because they need their jobs. However, the situation can get so bad that some actually quit their jobs. They may not think they have any claim against their employers because...
Do you dread going to work due to discrimination?
No one should feel unsafe in the workplace, yet it happens far too often here in California and elsewhere. Despite state and federal laws against it, discrimination continues to plague many businesses. Most companies have policies and procedures to combat it, but in...
What are discriminatory practices regarding employment?
You have the right to work somewhere that is free of harassment and discrimination. In fact, there are many laws in place that ensure you may take action if you are a victim of discriminatory practices at work. If you feel like someone is targeting you at work, you...
Were you fired because of a medical issue?
Recently, you sustained an injury either on or off the clock that left you unable to return to your position in California. While you did everything that you could to reassure your boss of your desire to return to work as soon as you recover, you learned that you no...
Examining the consequences of a hostile work environment
People who suffer mistreatment at their workplace in California may experience a host of negative side effects that undermine their ability to perform their job. Without adequate support or resources to develop a solution, the organization, as a whole, is at a...
Non-compete agreements can protect a company’s assets
Because companies in California spend considerable time screening applicants before they choose to hire them, they may think that once trained, these employees will be around for a while. However, organizations should designate just as much time to implement measures...
