As an employee, you may be entitled to compensation if your termination was based on unlawful grounds. These may include retaliation for participating in a legally protected activity, discrimination based on race, gender, age, pregnancy or other protected...
Year: 2024
How coded language can expose age discrimination
Age discrimination may not be overt in the workplace. Your boss likely won’t tell you that you’re being fired because you just had your 50th birthday and they don’t want anyone in your age bracket working at the business. Doing so would clearly be age discrimination,...
Can California companies require unpaid on-call shifts?
Certain industries force companies to have a specific number of workers present or available. Medical facilities, for example, need to have a minimum number of employees on hand for the protection of patients. Airlines typically need to have a certain number of people...
Disability discrimination in the workplace: What to know
It's unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on an actual or perceived disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) implement laws to protect employees from this type of...
Is a pizza party proper compensation for extra unpaid work?
Most modern employers are quite eager to control staffing expenses. In some cases, they may even go so far as to violate the law in their attempts to keep costs low. They may deprive workers of wages they have earned and violate rules regarding overtime wages or...
If a co-worker asks you out, is that sexual harassment?
Unexpectedly, one of your coworkers asks you if you’d like to go on a date. You never really considered office dating, and it’s not necessarily something you are interested in. Maybe you’re worried about it creating an awkward situation if the date doesn’t go well....
Spotting genetic discrimination in the workplace
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or job applicant is mistreated because of their genetic information. This form of discrimination can affect hiring decisions, promotions, job assignments and other employment practices. Although this...
Understanding quiet firing and your rights
Quiet firing refers to employers' subtle and often insidious practices to encourage employees to leave their jobs voluntarily. Unlike traditional firing, where an employer explicitly terminates an employee's contract, quiet firing involves creating a work environment...
Can workers file a wage claim over an unpaid bonus?
Companies should pay workers in accordance with their contracts and employment records. The law imposes numerous wage and hour laws on businesses that have employees. A worker's status, their contract and even the industry in which they work can affect their wage...
Guidance for documenting workplace discrimination in California
Workplace discrimination is psychologically distressing, and it can interfere with your job performance. In California, where the law strongly protects employees from unfair treatment, knowing how to document your experience is crucial. Proper documentation can help...