News & Updates

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…

It’s still a common practice for an employee to lower their voice when mentioning their wages or salary to a co-worker. This habit stems from decades of employer mandates that prohibit employees from discussing their pay with one another. But is it really illegal for one employee to disclose their wages to another or to…

Federal civil rights laws and California’s workplace protections, as outlined in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), safeguard California employees against workplace discrimination, including against employees with disabilities. Despite these protections, some employers fail to adhere to workplace discrimination laws, including their duty to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees. Reach out to our…

Knowing you are soon to welcome a new baby into the family is a cause for joy, but you may also worry about the impact of your pregnancy on your job position or career trajectory. Fortunately, California offers robust protection for pregnant employees under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) as well as federal…