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...
Legal Protection For Workers
What is a Qui Tam lawsuit?
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...
FMLA discrimination: what it is and how to recognize it
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...
Everything you need to know about breastfeeding on the job
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...
Are you being discriminated against at work?
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...
What protections do pregnant women get in the workplace?
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...
Cost-cutting measures may amount to age discrimination
First fired, last hired When companies seek to reduce costs, older workers are sometimes a convenient target. Companies may try to reduce costs by replacing older workers with younger workers whose salaries and benefits may not cost the company as much. Age...
What to do if your boss is harassing you
California employees have protection from workplace harassment based on sex, race, age, disability, national origin or religion. When your boss is the person creating a hostile work environment, however, you may be unsure about how to seek recourse for the stress,...
The law grants women job protections during and after pregnancy
When a couple plans to start a family or have another child, the announcement of a pregnancy is typically a reason to celebrate. Unfortunately, despite the fact that U.S. and California state laws require employers to extend important employment protections to...
Fast-food giant must pay over $1.5M for employee discrimination
California law prohibits employers from retaliating against a woman who requests reasonable accommodation during and following pregnancy. Considered a medical necessity, lactating employees may use a pump during work. In addition to local and state employment laws,...