It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy. If you are pregnant when you apply for a job, for instance, they cannot decide to pass you over simply because of that pregnancy. If you take a job and then become pregnant, your employer cannot...
Workplace discrimination is a serious issue that can affect many different types of employees, yet it's often overlooked or downplayed. When discrimination goes unchecked, it creates a toxic environment where employees feel unappreciated or ostracized. This type of...
California’s diverse and inclusive culture celebrates individuality. However, some workplace appearance policies can clash with personal expression. Employers may set standards for tattoos, piercings or hairstyles under the guise of maintaining professionalism. So,...
California has long been ahead of many other states in protecting its workers against harassment and discrimination. Now, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published updated guidance to make it clearer than ever what sort of behavior is...
In California, repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are recognized as a serious workplace health concern. That’s especially true in jobs requiring repetitive motions, such as typing, lifting or assembly line work. Under California and federal law, RSIs can be considered...
Pregnant workers have a host of legal protections in California. These are largely outlined in the California Family Rights Act. Pregnant workers are entitled to maternity leave, on the basis that they can return to the same position afterwards. Importantly, pregnant...
Many industries and businesses have dress codes. These codes may be for reasons such as professionalism, branding or safety. The dress code should apply to all employees. If it doesn't, it could be a form of discrimination. When enforcement becomes random We typically...
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,...
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...
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...