Workplace discrimination should never be based on protected classes. This is often seen during the hiring process. An employer cannot specifically decline to hire someone because of their gender, for example, or deny a candidate based on their race or ethnic...
We Fight Against Injustice – Wherever It May Arise
WE FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE – WHEREVER IT MAY ARISE
Year: 2026
Sexual harassment is often connected to power dynamics
Power dynamics and sexual harassment are closely intertwined. In fact, there are those who have said that sexual harassment is more about power than it is about sex. It can be nearly impossible to separate the two. They connect in a few key ways. For one thing, a...
Constructive discharge: Can you sue if you were forced to quit?
Not all terminations happen with a pink slip. Sometimes, employers force their workers out by making their work environment so unbearable that resignation becomes the only option. In California, this is known as constructive discharge. This is a form of wrongful...
Holding brands accountable for greenwashing claims
California consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for products that match their values. But many companies resorted to greenwashing as a result. This means they make a product seem more eco-friendly than it really is. When brands make false sustainability...
What to review before you sign a severance agreement
When an employer hands you a severance package, the urge to sign quickly can be strong. You might want your money quickly or want to put a job loss behind you. However, severance agreements are legally binding contracts designed to protect your employer from future...
Understanding whistleblowing in the workplace
Many people worry that reporting illegal or unethical behavior at their workplace could cost them their job, reputation and career. However, employees have legal protections under federal and state laws that allow them to report workplace misconduct. Employees can...
What to know about California’s reproductive loss leave
We have previously discussed the rights of pregnant employees in California. These are essential for women who want or need to balance having a child and remaining in the workforce. The road to parenthood is not always smooth. It can involve setbacks and heartbreak....
The potential for pregnancy can also lead to discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination is strictly prohibited in employment situations. There are many ways that this can occur, with the most obvious being when someone is experiencing a current pregnancy. If an employee is discriminated against based on their status as a pregnant...
Does a data breach warrant a class action lawsuit?
As people live more of their lives online, criminal activity on the internet has also increased. Data breaches, ransomware incidents and similar misconduct can cause devastation to affected individuals and targeted businesses while providing sources of unlawful...
Discrimination based on the potential to become pregnant
It is very clear to most employees that they should not be discriminated against based on a current pregnancy. A woman who has been working in her current position for years with no complaints and gets immediately fired after informing her boss that she has become...