San Francisco Employment Law Blog
Understanding the law regarding protected classes and wrongful termination
There are federal laws in place to protect employees from those employers who would like to fire them on a discriminatory basis. Many employee agreements categorize their roles as ‘at will,’ which means they may be subject to termination for virtually any reason and...
What is a protected class?
While we may not all experience discrimination at work, federal and state laws are necessary for protecting the people who do not receive fair treatment because of their traits. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) manages many federal employment laws in...
What to do if you experience workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is, unfortunately, not an uncommon occurrence. Many men and women experience discrimination, harassment and even assault in the workplace. If you are a victim of sexual harassment, remember that you don’t have to stay quiet. There...
What constitutes sexual harassment?
Everyone deserves to be safe and respected. Still, sexual harassment doesn’t discriminate based on gender or relationship. Anyone can be a victim and deserves the ability to speak up for themselves. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual...
You can face discrimination for thinking about getting pregnant
Pregnancy discrimination recently made headlines again when presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said she lost a teaching job once she became visibly pregnant. While some outlets cast doubt on the claims, many women knew this was a story that was far too...
Can you spot the signs of age discrimination?
San Francisco is a hub of employment opportunities. The range of possible employers is vast, and with skills like yours, finding something and remaining there for years to come is probable. You may start to get the feeling that your age is a factor in decisions...
4 subtle forms of age discrimination
If you are an older member of society, you may have a tremendous amount to offer any employer. After all, you have seen trends come and go. You also potentially have decades of experience in your sector. Still, age discrimination happens every day somewhere in...
Did you get passed over for a key promotion?
You have been with the company for five years. A promotion comes up, and you decide to apply. You did the same thing last year, but it went to another co-worker. You wondered at the time if they were qualified, but you didn't think about it too much. This year, you...
Does your severance agreement violate EEOC requirements?
If you are a departing employee aged 40 or older and have a severance agreement, the contents of that document must comply with EEOC requirements. That is not all. The agreement must also comply with ADEA and OWBP requirements and more. The reason for a severance...
Steps to take after your termination
It has happened. You've received a termination notice from your employer. Even if you saw it coming, it doesn't make it any easier for you to move on with your life. And that's especially the case if you feel that you've been the victim of a wrongful termination....
