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How To Recognize Signs Of Pregnancy Discrimination In California
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is more common than most people think. This form of discrimination occurs when a woman -- either an employee or job applicant -- is treated unfavorably because of: Pregnancy Childbirth Breastfeeding or another...
Can You Sue Your Employer If You Are Harassed When Working From Home?
The number of people working from home remains steadily on the rise more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in 2020. A report by Upwork projects that by 2025, more than 36 million Americans would be working remotely. That’s one in four Americans. In...
California Nullifies Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) In Discrimination And Harassment Cases
In October 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Silenced No More Act, a law nullifying non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in discrimination and harassment cases. When the law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, California workers who have been...
Can You Request A Religious Exemption To Your Employer’s Vaccine Mandate?
As an increasing number of employers in California and across the country are ordering their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to re-enter the workplace or remain employed, many workers are pushing back. And perhaps the most common and well-known ways in...
How Long Do You Have To Sue For Sexual Harassment In California?
Many victims of sexual harassment do not understand the time limits set forth by California state law when it comes to filing a lawsuit. If you have been harassed in the workplace, you might wonder, “How much time do I have to file a sexual harassment lawsuit?” The...
How Many Days In A Row Can California Employees Work?
Under California’s labor law, all employees are entitled to at least one rest day a week. California Labor Code § 551 states that every employee should have no less than one rest day out of every seven days. Additionally, California Labor Code § 552 reads that...
What Exactly Is Reasonable Accommodation For A Disability?
Under federal and California state law, employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified workers with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the employer. The purpose of those accommodations is to enable workers with...
Can You File An Anonymous Sexual Harassment Claim In California?
Sexual harassment is prevalent across a range of industries in California. Sexual harassment is a serious problem in the modern world, which is why employees who become victims of or witnesses to sexually harassing behavior at work are encouraged to complain. However,...
Can You Refuse To Do Dangerous Work In California?
Can You Refuse to Do Dangerous Work in California? California has its own Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) that protects workers from dangerous working conditions. However, many California employees are not aware of their rights under the state’s OSHA,...