A Majority of Employers Are Covered The Fair Employment and Housing Act creates a comprehensive coverage to protect against employment discrimination by protecting and safeguarding the right and opportunity of all persons to seek, obtain, and hold employment free from...
Remedies in Actions by the California Department of Fair Housing and Employment Remedies can include a requirement that the employer conduct training for all employees, supervisors, and management on the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s requirements, the rights and...
Timing of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Act Complaint(s) A complaint generally must be filed within one year from the date upon which the alleged unlawful practice occurred. Nevertheless, the one-year period may be extended for an additional 90...
Notice of Hearing If your case is not dismissed or settled, within approximately six weeks prior to your hearing, the Labor Commissioner will send a “Notice of Hearing” to you and to your employer. The Notice will provide the time and place of your hearing and the...
The Initial Report or Claim is the document which initiates the case with the Labor Commissioner’s Office. You may download the Initial Report or Claim here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/forms/wage/english.pdf, or pick up a copy from your local Labor Commissioner’s...
Pre-Trial Hearing & Notice of Claim and Conference Typically the Deputy Labor Commissioner handling your claim will set up an informal meeting between the parties following the filing of the Initial Report or Claim. You generally may find the Deputy Labor...