Employment Law

Recently we discussed California’s new recognition of “intersectional” workplace discrimination in the law. This refers to discrimination based on an employee’s inclusion in more than one protected class. By employees being able to claim intersectional discrimination,...

California’s workplace discrimination laws are considered some of the most comprehensive in the nation. In addition to recognizing common protected classes or categories like age, race, gender, religion, disability and sexual orientation, state law also protects...

Experiencing discrimination at work can be overwhelming and emotionally damaging, leaving you uncertain about your rights and available options. Whether you're facing unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or disability, understanding employment discrimination...

Pregnancy should be a time of excitement, not anxiety about your job. Yet, many workers in California quietly face unfair treatment at work simply because they are expecting a child. Pregnancy discrimination happens more often than people think, and it does not always...

Becoming a parent is a life-changing moment, and it is a time when financial worries can begin to creep in. California has significant protections for new parents, including paid family leave benefits.  The issue that many families have faced is that they can’t apply...

California has protections for workers that aren’t available on a federal level, and many other states don’t have requirements that are equal to the ones in this state. One notable right of workers here is being able to take meal periods and rest breaks during their...

All across the nation, labor rights are under attack. But here in California the fight continues against mega-businesses like Amazon and SpaceX that continue to fight the demise of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).  California has a long history of labor...

If you are going to a job interview, there are many ways to prepare. You can practice your talking points, study a business’s mission or update your resume. One other way to prepare is by understanding what questions you should not be asked by an interviewer. Some...

There are few things worse than having your boss tell you to pack your things as they will no longer be employing you. If you are an at-will employee, then this is always a risk. One day you can have a job and the next day you might not. So does it actually matter why...

No employee should have to experience sexual harassment, but unfortunately many still do. One of the contributing factors to its continuation is that so many cases go unreported, leaving the harassers free to continue harassing that person or others. Understanding how...