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Independent contractors make up about 10 percent of all American workers. This is a popular choice for many companies because of the benefits to the company itself. One appeal of hiring a contractor is that companies are able to pay Read More
September 27, 2019 Category: Discrimination
If you need to be tested for a serious illness, you might worry about taking time off from work. Fearing job or wage loss should not stop you from seeking the care you need. California courts recently issued a decision Read More
September 26, 2019 Category: Discrimination
Imagine that you are nauseous, dizzy, and have a headache so intense that you are unable to stand any noise or light. Your doctor is unable to prevent future episodes. Now imagine that these attacks happen to you five times Read More
August 15, 2019 Category: Discrimination
You’re protected from employment discrimination by federal and California laws. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against you on the basis of: Race Color Age (if you are 40 or over) Religion Sex (which includes pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity) Read More
July 14, 2019 Category: Discrimination
You have the right to take legal action if you’re the victim of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. However, you only have a very limited amount of time to act. Under current law, you must file your complaint within Read More
April 22, 2019 Category: Discrimination
In California, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of gender, race, age, disability, and other protected classifications. If you have been the victim of workplace discrimination you have the right to file Read More
May 16, 2018 Category: Discrimination
In January, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act became law, making it legal for adults to consume, purchase, and grow limited amounts of marijuana for recreational use. Since medical marijuana was already legal in the state, this law essentially decriminalizes Read More
March 13, 2018 Category: Discrimination
When you apply for a new job in California you may notice that the job application is a little bit different than it used to be. As of January 1, 2018, employers are no longer allowed to ask applicants about Read More
January 5, 2018 Category: Discrimination
The California State Senate recently passed a bill that would explicitly protect employees from adverse employment actions for decisions they make concerning their reproductive health. The bill, if passed, would prohibit employers from firing, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against an Read More
September 29, 2017 Category: Discrimination, Pregnancy discrimination, Uncategorized
A California executive who was fired from his high-ranking position in 2016 recently tried to argue that his firing was a violation of California’s employment discrimination laws. Specifically, the man argued that the CEO of the company – who happened Read More
September 15, 2017 Category: Discrimination, Uncategorized
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