Job interviews are a crucial step in the hiring process and can be stressful for both the interviewer and the interviewee. Unfortunately, in some cases, job interviews can also be a source of harassment and discrimination. If you have been subjected to harassment during a job interview in California, you...
Employers in California have a legal obligation to inform their employees of their various rights and protections under state and federal law. This includes informing workers of their rights related to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and safety and health. Here are five steps that California employers can take to...
Gender discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that can affect people of any gender, but it is often more common for women and gender non-conforming individuals to experience discrimination. While discrimination can occur in any industry or profession, there are some industries and professions in which it is...
In California, exists to ensure employees who are injured on the job can seek compensation for their medical bills and other such financial losses associated with an accident. However, it’s important to understand that insurance companies aren’t necessarily motivated by a desire to speedily pay claimants/applicants what they are owed....
It is not uncommon for companies to advertise themselves as a "family," and while this may sound appealing to potential employees, it can also lead to a toxic workplace. The idea of a company being a family often stems from the desire to create a sense of community and belonging...
Marital status discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently based on their marital status. This type of discrimination is illegal under federal law, as well as many state laws. Despite this, it is still unfortunately common in the workplace. There are a few common reasons that some employers...
No one should have to worry about facing harassment or bullying in the workplace. Both California law and federal law prohibit hostile work environments to ensure workers have the right to work in environments where they feel reasonably safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, hostile work environments persist across a range of...
In workplaces throughout California (and the rest of the United States), the “Equal Opportunity Employment is THE LAW” poster is a common sight. This poster outlines employees’ rights to not face discrimination in the workplace. It also serves to reminder employers that engaging in discrimination is prohibited. Recently, the U.S....
It’s illegal in California for employers to retaliate against whistleblowers. If an employee files complaints regarding everything from discrimination to safety violations, or if they simply cooperate with investigators who may be looking into such matters, their employer can’t respond by terminating their employment or taking other such actions. This...
Your goal when interviewing for a job is to make the best possible impression on a potential employer. You may thus feel you should answer all their questions thoroughly and honestly. This is understandable. However, it’s important to understand that for legal reasons, an employer may not be able to...