Sexual orientation discrimination happens regularly – and although a U.S. Supreme Court case in 2020 ruled that unlawful discrimination based on “sex” includes sexual orientation and gender identity, it continues. But what can you do if you experience sexual orientation discrimination, and is there any legal recourse? This guide explains what you can do about sexual orientation discrimination in the … Read More
Actions You Can Take After Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Nobody wants to be sexually harassed in the workplace – but unfortunately, it happens far more frequently than we’d like to believe. If you’ve been sexually harassed, it can make you feel powerless and alone at work, but this guide gives you some options on how to handle the situation so you can move forward. Actions You Can Take After … Read More
Different Types of Workplace Harassment: The Basics
Harassment is often illegal in the workplace – and though many people assume sexual harassment is the only type that violates the law, that’s simply not true. Sexual harassment does occur far too often (and it’s the most commonly reported type), but harassment can take many other forms as a violation of the law. This guide explains the different types … Read More
What Employers Can’t Ask You During Job Interviews
If you’re like many people, you know that workers in the U.S. have rights – but are you aware that you have rights before you even have a job? Under federal law, employers are not allowed to discriminate in the hiring process, and there are some questions they just can’t ask prospective candidates. This guide explains. What Employers Can’t Ask … Read More
3 Fast Facts About Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
If you’re like most people, you already know that racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal – employers are not allowed to discriminate against anyone based on that person’s race, color, national origin or ethnic background (or a whole host of other reasons). However, check out these three quick facts about racial discrimination in the workplace that aren’t so commonly … Read More
Does California Law Protect You Against Pregnancy Discrimination?
If you’re like many people, you know that in many cases, California employment law provides more worker protections than federal law does. But are there any laws in California that protect pregnant workers? Here’s what you need to know. The Inside Scoop on Pregnancy Discrimination Laws in California California law prohibits discrimination against pregnant women in a wide range of … Read More
What Happens to Employers That Intentionally Misclassify Employees in California?
Unfortunately, some employers misclassify their employees to get out of paying them appropriately, offering certain benefits, and ensuring that the workers get the labor rights they deserve. But what happens to employers that intentionally misclassify employees in California – do they get into trouble, and are they required to compensate their misclassified workers? Here’s what you need to know. What … Read More
What Can You Do if You’re a Misclassified Employee in California?
If you’re like many people, you know that salary misclassification is a serious problem in California – and that it often results in employees being paid less than they deserve, being denied worker protections, and losing certain labor rights. But what can you do if you’re a misclassified employee in California? This guide explains. What Can You Do if You’re … Read More
How to Know if You’re a Contractor or Employee Under FEHA
Unfortunately, salary misclassification is fairly common in California – that’s what happens when an employer says that a worker is a contractor rather than an employee. Sometimes it’s completely unintentional; the employer actually believes the worker is a contractor. However, in some cases, employers deliberately misclassify employees in an effort to save money or dodge their tax obligations. That’s a … Read More
What is the Federal Economic Realities Test?
When a federal court has to determine whether a worker is an employee or a contractor, it uses something called the economic realities test. In many ways, the economic realities test is a lot like the state of California’s manner and means test. What is the Federal Economic Realities Test? The federal economic realities test is a test that determines … Read More
