Reasonable accommodation describes changes made to the work environment or to the way work is performed to enable employees with disabilities to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities. This term applies to all aspects of employment, including job...
Discrimination
What does modern pre-employment age discrimination look like?
Anti-workplace discrimination laws have been around for some time but were not well-known by employees and employers. Decades ago, workers felt that finding and keeping a steady job meant putting up with some mistreatment. The employers of previous eras had...
New California employment laws for 2023 advance workers’ rights
The law is always changing. Each year, judges render decisions and legislators pass bills that change the legal landscape of California. In 2023, workers will benefit from a host of new or reinforced protections as a result of this ongoing legal evolution. It is...
Are workplace favoritism and nepotism the same as discrimination?
Few things are as frustrating as seeing some people get better treatment than others in the workplace. While employer favoritism and nepotism are morally wrong, it is only illegal in certain circumstances. Employers typically have the freedom to run their operations...
Are you a victim of hair and grooming discrimination?
There are countless types of discrimination that can occur in the workplace. One that may not be as obvious or discussed is hair and grooming discrimination. For years, some stereotypes have been in place related to natural hairstyles and textures that have natural...
You don’t have to put up with a hostile work environment
If you hate going to work because your coworkers are rude to you or you believe that people are acting in an unsafe way, it’s reasonable for you to bring your concerns to your managers or employer. It is important that they take you seriously and give you the...
3 ways employers discriminate against breastfeeding employees
The medical implications of having a child do not end after the birth of the baby. Instead, the new mother will likely have health implications from her pregnancy for a month following labor. Lactation or the production of breast milk is one of the medical...
Bill seeks to end employer discrimination against cannabis users
With marijuana legal for both medicinal and recreational use in California, adults are pretty much free to use it as they choose, as long as they don’t drive under the influence or partake somewhere it is prohibited. If you aren’t going to work while under the...
Have you suffered age discrimination in the workplace?
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...
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...