One of the ways in which unlawful workplace discrimination can manifest involves work assignments. How employees are assigned work should be based on objective criteria such as skills, qualifications, experience and workload distribution. Assignments should be fair,...
Discrimination
3 things to know about California’s CROWN Act
The CROWN Act, which is short for Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is a significant legislative development in California. It addresses discrimination based on hairstyles, particularly those associated with race and ethnicity. Understanding this...
Why shouldn’t employers request recent college graduates?
When employers make job postings for an open position, they will request the qualities that they’re looking for. Maybe they want someone to have a bachelor’s degree, for instance, or a certain number of years of experience in the industry. For some technical...
Can California companies lawfully mistreat unpaid personnel?
California already boasts an impressive assortment of employee discrimination and harassment protections through various legal acts, such as: Fair Employment and Housing Act Equal Pay Act Fair Chance Employment Act Disability Discrimination Act Family Rights Act...
Signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Recognizing pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is crucial for both expectant mothers and employers committed to maintaining a fair and inclusive work environment. Thanks to federal laws including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and Title VII of the Civil...
How to identify age discrimination
If your employer lets you go. overlooks you for a promotion or for tasks with more responsibility, you might suspect they did so because of your age. If you ask them outright, they’ll probably deny it and give you another reason. So how can you tell if they are...
How is workplace discrimination prevented?
Federal laws protect employees from unsafe work environments – including the hazards of workplace discrimination. Discrimination often targets people’s characteristics, such as people’s race, color, sexual preferences, age, disabilities and gender. People who...
New changes may make caste a protected characteristic in CA
In early July, 2023, the California Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of adding the word “caste” as part of the definition of “ancestry” in the state’s anti-discrimination laws. If Senate Bill 403 becomes law, it will be the first statewide measure to end caste...
How to be an ally when you see discrimination in the workplace
You wouldn’t dream about discriminating against a co-worker (or anybody else) – but what do you do when you witness workplace discrimination happen right in front of your eyes? Maybe you’ve seen your supervisor mock another employee’s gender expression, or maybe...
Can your employer ask you to retire?
The employment space can be uncomfortable in some instances. Your employer can create a hostile work environment by their words and actions. The California Labor Commissioner's Office educates workers on their rights to help them identify when they are mistreated. ...