Legal Protection For Workers
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that can protect employees who need to take unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons. In California, additional state laws, like the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), provide similar protections....
Nursing mothers in California have specific rights when it comes to pumping breast milk at work. Understanding these rights ensures you can balance your work responsibilities with your needs as a mother. Break time for pumping California law requires employers to...
Dealing with inappropriate jokes from your boss can be challenging. It's important to address the issue promptly to maintain a respectful and comfortable work environment. Assess the situation First, determine if the jokes are simply in poor taste or if they cross the...
Your natural hair is an integral part of your identity, and it should never be a reason for discrimination. Unfortunately, many individuals in California have experienced prejudice or unfair treatment due to their hair texture or hairstyles such as braids, afros, or...
Workplace discrimination remains an all-too-common problem in the U.S. In fact, according to statistics from NASDAQ, more than half of workers claim to have experienced it directly. Even more workers say they have witnessed illegal workplace discrimination happen to...
For many people in professional work settings, uniforms still make up a big part of workplace culture. And for women, these uniforms can sometimes seem tighter fitting and slimmer than most. This potentially creates a problem when a pregnant worker is no longer able...
Breastfeeding can be a bonding experience for both mother and baby, as well as provide health benefits to the baby. Both the World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend that all mothers try to breastfeed their babies for as long as possible. If you wish to pump...
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...
A worker has the right to be free from bigotry while at work. Recently, a California police officer filed a claim alleging that he had been a victim of employment discrimination. He says that his religion played a role in his mistreatment. The department maintains...
An employee of a large investment company has stepped forward to claim that she wasn't treated fairly at her job. Her lawsuit charges the California firm with employment discrimination based on her sex and age. The company denies the allegations, and the case is...