Can You Sue Your Employer For Miscarriage Due to Pregnancy Discrimination At Work?

You probably know by now that employers are prohibited from discriminating against their pregnant employees, but what if the pregnant worker suffers a miscarriage as a result of pregnancy discrimination at work? It is illegal in Los Angeles and all across California for an employer to fire an employee or take any other adverse employment… Continue reading Can You Sue Your Employer For Miscarriage Due to Pregnancy Discrimination At Work?

How Older Women Can Report Age Discrimination At Work in California

As an older woman over 40 being discriminated against in the workplace, it can feel extremely lonely and frightening to go up against your employer and report age discrimination, unless, of course, you hire a Los Angeles discrimination attorney (in that case, having an experienced lawyer by your side can solve most of your problems).… Continue reading How Older Women Can Report Age Discrimination At Work in California

Discrimination Includes Age

When we hear of discriminatory practices, we almost always think of race and sex. This doesn’t mean that we are wrong for associating discrimination with those two characteristics, but we often forget that discrimination can be a multi-layered situation. One can also be discriminated against based on race AND sex and not just one or… Continue reading Discrimination Includes Age

How Spying On Black Employees Can Result In A Race Discrimination Claim

If you are a non-white employee and have caught your employer spying on you, you may want to consider filing a race discrimination claim. And we have this black woman’s success story to motivate you. A black woman from the United Kingdom was spied on by her employer at Richemont (UK) and was denied opportunities… Continue reading How Spying On Black Employees Can Result In A Race Discrimination Claim

The Ugly Gender Wage Gap In Freelancing (And How Female Freelancers Can Earn More)

You cannot surprise anyone with the gender wage gap in the U.S. nowadays, but are female freelancers facing the pay gap as well? Turns out, the gender wage gap in freelance America is even more significant than that in corporate America. Yes, you have read that right. The gender wage gap in corporate America has… Continue reading The Ugly Gender Wage Gap In Freelancing (And How Female Freelancers Can Earn More)

Employers Now Required To Accommodate Employee Use Of Medical Marijuana

Recreational marijuana use was legalized in California back in 2016, leaving many wondering how it would affect hiring and employment. Many assumed that protections for marijuana users would start to expand through litigation or legislation, and that’s finally coming to pass. It started when San Francisco prohibited employers from discriminating against employees or applicants for… Continue reading Employers Now Required To Accommodate Employee Use Of Medical Marijuana

California Law Allows for Obesity Discrimination Claims

In December of 2017, an Appellate Court in California published an in-depth decision discussing obesity as a disability under state law. Does this mean that obesity is now considered a protected disability? Can a supervisor be reprimanded or sued after making remarks about someone’s weight? Changes are being made to the law that could lead… Continue reading California Law Allows for Obesity Discrimination Claims

California’s New Anti-Discrimination Protections For Undocumented Immigrants, Starting July 1, 2018

Are you an undocumented immigrant working in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California? You may want to learn about California new anti-discrimination protections for unauthorized workers in the state, in effect starting July 1, 2018. If you know your rights, you cannot be illegally fired, discriminated or retaliated against, or harassed. Fact: There are more… Continue reading California’s New Anti-Discrimination Protections For Undocumented Immigrants, Starting July 1, 2018

Diabetes Discrimination At Work: Is It Prohibited By Law In California?

Unfortunately, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious and other types of discrimination are quite widespread in the workplaces in Los Angeles and all across California. But what about diabetes discrimination? You probably know that discrimination on the basis of disability and medical condition is prohibited by California employment law, but what many people do not… Continue reading Diabetes Discrimination At Work: Is It Prohibited By Law In California?

Looking For a Job? Check Out These 5 Types Of Hiring Discrimination

Contrary to the popular belief, employees are not the only victims of workplace discrimination who can pursue a discrimination claim and sue the employer. Job applicants have the legal right to be free of any type of discrimination, including but not limited to race, gender, religious, age, marital status, and other “protected characteristics.” If you… Continue reading Looking For a Job? Check Out These 5 Types Of Hiring Discrimination