Age discrimination can be hard to prove. Yet it is a reality for many employees who are starting to "show some age." The law only allows you to claim age discrimination against an employer once you turn 40 years of age. So while it could happen to you when you are...
Year: 2022
An important rule that impacts your right to FMLA/CFRA leave
Even if your life currently seems boring and predictable, that could change in a moment. Medical issues, car crashes and countless other situations could leave you or someone in your family in need of medical care. You could find out that you or your spouse are...
3 ways a company’s dress code could lead to discrimination
Most employers have numerous rules that apply to their staff members. A company may have a zero-tolerance policy for late arrivals to work or rules restricting someone's social media use while on the clock or when referencing their employment. Companies also typically...
How damaging is workplace discrimination to your health?
Workplace discrimination is an unfortunate reality for many minority groups and is usually based on a myriad of things such as race, religion, sexual orientation and gender. With Americans spending a large portion of their time at work, it’s essential that employers...
What does sexual harassment at the workplace look like?
Sexual harassment at the workplace is an abuse of power meant to intimidate and discriminate. Many people’s careers have been derailed by the trauma that comes with it, especially those who have had to quit their jobs. It may be challenging to determine what...
Understanding the basics of wrongful termination
While you may be employed at will in California, your employer is still bound by some restrictions. No matter what an employer may think, firing an employee for certain reasons is illegal, and that amounts to “wrongful” termination. As the victim, you need to take...
Does workplace sexual harassment require physical contact?
Sexual harassment can take many forms, and many involve no physical touch whatsoever. In fact, when physical contact does occur, it often heads into the territory of sexual assault, which then becomes a criminal matter rather than a civil one. What are some...
It’s easy to mistakenly work off the clock
As an employee, there are times when you are on or off the clock. You usually need to clock into your shift and clock out at certain times. Working while you’re off the clock is not legal, because it means that you won’t be paid for the work that you do....
Recognizing workplace bullying
Workers across California face numerous challenges each day. Meeting tight deadlines, upholding high standards and maintaining customer relationships are all part and parcel of the modern working environment. While none of this is easy, there are times when employees...
Why could a video application harm your employment chances?
You see a job that you know you could do well. You have the qualifications and experience the company asks for. Then you see they want you to send in a video application. Some employers believe they can learn a lot about a person by asking them to apply by video. The...