The Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or DFEH, handles California employment discrimination law and its enforcement. Discrimination occurs when someone receives less favorable treatment because they have a specific characteristic – one that’s protected by law – and if it’s happened to you, you could have legal recourse. California Employment Discrimination Law and Its Enforcement California’s Fair Employment and … Read More
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: What You Need to Know
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees or applicants because of their genetic information. But what does that mean, and how could it apply to you? The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Commonly called GINA, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act prohibits employers from discriminating based on genetic information. That includes the … Read More
