Legal Protection For Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor reported over 2,000 safety and health-related whistleblower reports in 2022. Whistleblower protections are a way to safeguard your employment rights when you make a report to authorities about your employer. Essentially, having this...
When your California employer does something unethical or unlawful and you become aware of these wrongdoings, you may decide to “blow the whistle” and notify authorities about them. Before doing so, there are certain steps you might want to take to help protect...
Whether you are currently pregnant, you recently gave birth or you want to have a child in the near future, pregnancy discrimination could affect you in different ways. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pregnancy discrimination can involve...
Going to a job should not prove any more stressful than necessary. However, if you find yourself experiencing physiological responses, the office may prove toxic. A toxic work environment is more than feeling pressure or stress. It is a constant state of unrest, often...
When illegal activities occur at a workplace, sometimes an honest employee alerts law enforcement to the situation. While this is a noble act, unfortunately some whistleblowers face adverse actions from their employers. However, given that retaliation is illegal under...
Due to the recent rash of fraud cases when it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, as well as crisis funds for small businesses, more and more people have heard of Qui Tam lawsuits. But what exactly are these lawsuits? What purpose do they serve and...
When you or an immediate family member needs to attend to significant health conditions, welcomes a new child into the home or experiences pregnancy complications, you may legally request leave from your job in order to care for your family or your health. The Family...
There is nothing more exciting than having a baby. Becoming a mother or having more children does not mean you have to stop working. Workplace accommodations are necessary for lactating moms-to-be. Be aware of the law as it pertains to your situation. Laws about...
Everyone has the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. However, discrimination in the workplace is still very common. In fact, according to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), more than 5,000 people in...
California provides workplace protections for pregnancy and its related symptoms. Pregnant women cannot face job loss if they must miss time due to their pregnancy or a pregnancy-related medical condition. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act affords...