Can My Employer Fire Me for Filing a Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit?

Can My Employer Fire Me for Filing a Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit - Discrimination Lawyers in LA

If you’re like many people, you’re not sure whether your employer can fire you if you file a workplace discrimination lawsuit – you’re not alone. In fact, the fear of being fired or treated unfairly after filing a complaint is often what keeps people from coming forward. However, you need to know that under California law, it’s illegal for an … Read More

What Disabilities Are Protected From Discrimination?

What Disabilities Are Protected From Discrimination

Under both federal and California law, people with disabilities are protected from discrimination in the workplace – and that includes during the job application process. In fact, employers aren’t allowed to discriminate against people for a real or perceived disability in any aspect of the employment process, including during job interviews, while doing performance reviews, or even when choosing to … Read More

What Can You Do About Disability Discrimination at Work?

What Can You Do About Disability Discrimination at Work?

If you’re like most people, you already know that disability discrimination in the workplace is illegal – but what can you do if you’re discriminated against because of a real or perceived disability? This guide explains. What Can You Do About Disability Discrimination at Work? First things first: You need to know that the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, … Read More

Guide to Pregnancy Discrimination

Guide to Pregnancy Discrimination

Pregnancy discrimination is when a woman is treated in an unfavorable manner, whether job applicant or employee, because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition that is related to pregnancy or childbirth. Here are five facts about pregnancy discrimination. #1. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) Prohibits Discrimination Based on Pregnancy The PDA, which was enacted in 1978, applies to any … Read More

Can Your Employer Fire You if You’re Called to Military Service?

Can Your Employer Fire You if You're Called to Military Service?

If you’re called to active duty, or if you’re thinking about joining the military, you should know that federal and state laws grant military employees certain rights to unpaid leave and to be reinstated to their positions when their service is over. Here’s what you need to know. Your Employer Can’t Fire You if You’re Called to Military Service The … Read More

Is Teasing Considered Workplace Harassment?

Is Teasing Considered Workplace Harassment?

Friendly teasing and joking in the workplace may occasionally happen between employees, or even between employees and supervisors. Acceptable joking and poking fun, however, can cross the line and become harassment. What is Simple Teasing? The question of workplace harassment revolves around whether or not a behavior is “simple teasing” or something more. Simple teasing can be about anything from … Read More

What Is CFRA Leave?

What Is CFRA Leave?

The CFRA is the California Family Rights Act and it provides eligible employees with as much as 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for a serious health condition, the serious health condition of a family member, or to spend time with a new child. All employers must supply their employees with information about CFRA, and post this information in a … Read More

5 Fast Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination

5 Fast Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination

5 Fast Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination  Pregnancy discrimination is when a woman is treated in an unfavorable manner, whether job applicant or employee, because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition that is related to pregnancy or childbirth. Here are five facts about pregnancy discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) Prohibits Discrimination Based on Pregnancy The PDA, which was enacted … Read More

How Much Can Kids Work in California? Your Guide to Child Labor in CA

How Much Can Kids Work in California? Your Guide to Child Labor in CA

If you’re like many people, you’re wondering about California’s child labor laws – how much kids can work, what hours they’re allowed to work and how much they must be paid. This guide explains child labor law in California and what happens if an employer violates it. Your Guide to Child Labor in CA In the United States, federal law … Read More