Proving Workplace Discrimination in California: Know Your Rights California is one of the most diverse states in the United States. When it comes to workplace discrimination, California leads the way with its strong anti-discrimination laws that protect employees...
What is sexual harassment? According to the DFEH (Department of Fair Employment & Housing), sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual advances, visual, verbal or physical conduct/contact of sexual nature. The definition of sexual harassment encompasses many forms...
Under California law, employees discriminated against are protected by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Federal law also protects the rights of job applicants and employees, but on a more limited basis than California through the following statutes: The...
What is pregnancy discrimination? Treating women employees or job applicants unfavorably because they are pregnant or have a medical condition/s related to childbirth or pregnancy amounts to pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Examples of pregnancy...
What is disability? To understand disability discrimination, it’s important to define the term disability. First and foremost, the law doesn’t protect everyone with a health/medical condition. To be considered disabled, you must have all of the following: A...
What is religious discrimination? The EEOC – the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing laws against discrimination in US workplaces defines religious discrimination as; treating an employee or applicant unfavorably because of their religious...