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California employees take pride in their work and enjoy robust legal protections in the workplace to prevent employer discrimination and protect their rights. One crucial employee right in California workplaces is the right to request reasonable accommodations for physical or mental disabilities at any stage of the employment process, including during job application and hiring…

Both federal and state laws protect the rights of California employees to be free of a hostile workplace environment, including the right to work without experiencing sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has consequences that extend beyond adverse effects on the victim’s earnings and career advancement; it also causes frustration and deep emotional distress. But how do…

In addition to federal protections such as the Civil Rights Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California has robust state laws in place to protect workers, including protections against employer retaliation, but how does California employment law define workplace retaliation? Reach out to our experienced employment lawyers in Orange County for a…

California’s labor laws offer robust protections for workers, especially for those in protected classes who might otherwise face disadvantages in the workplace. One of the protections established by both the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is an employer’s obligation to initiate an interactive process upon learning…

Whether a career-oriented California employee loves their job and has objectives for advancing in their business, or simply works hard every day to support themselves and their family, all employees have a right to a safe work environment that is free from harassment. Unfortunately, workplace harassment remains more common than most people would like to…

California is an “at-will” state, meaning an employer or employee may choose to end their employment at any time. Despite this status, an employer may not fire an employee for reasons that violate the state’s anti-discrimination laws, in retaliation against an employee for exerting their legal rights in the workplace, or in violation of labor…