Race or national origin discrimination in San Francisco occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of their race, ethnicity, ancestry, or where they or their family come from. This can include biased hiring decisions, unequal pay, denied...
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Can I pursue a claim if I’m still employed?
Many employees believe they must wait until they are fired or quit before taking legal action against an employer for disability discrimination. That belief is both common and incorrect. Under California law and federal disability protections, you can pursue a...
How long do I have to file a disability discrimination claim?
If you believe you’ve been discriminated against because of a disability, you must abide by applicable deadlines. Disability discrimination claims are subject to strict filing deadlines under both federal and California law. Missing a deadline, even by a short amount...
What Steps Should I Take If I’m Discriminated Against Due to My Disability?
Disability discrimination can take many forms, from denial of accommodations to demotion or termination after disclosing a medical condition. Unfortunately, many California employees are unsure what to do when discrimination occurs, or they delay taking action out of...
What Is the Interactive Process, and Why Is It Important?
When an employee requests a workplace accommodation for a disability, the employer’s legal obligations do not end with simply saying yes or no. Under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employers are...
How Do I Know If My Employer’s Accommodation Is Reasonable?
If you have a disability, both federal and California law give you the right to request reasonable accommodations at work. But what counts as “reasonable”? How do you know if your employer is meeting their legal obligations or simply offering the bare minimum?...
What Conditions Qualify as Disabilities Under ADA and FEHA?
Many employees assume disability discrimination laws apply only to severe or permanent conditions. In reality, both federal and California law define “disability” broadly, covering a wide range of physical, mental, and medical conditions that may affect your ability...
Can My California Employer Deny My Leave Request If I Provide Proper Documentation?
California law strongly protects employees who need time off for family or medical reasons, but that doesn’t stop some employers from pushing back on leave requests. Many workers assume that once they provide proper medical documentation, their employer must...
What Should I Do If I’m Retaliated Against for Taking Family or Medical Leave?
Taking time off for your health or to care for a loved one should never put your job at risk. Yet many California employees experience subtle or outright retaliation after exercising their right to family or medical leave. Retaliation can take many forms—from demotion...
What Types of Leave Are Protected Under FMLA and CFRA?
Balancing work and family responsibilities isn’t always easy. When life events like serious illness, childbirth, or family emergencies arise, employees shouldn’t have to choose between their job and their health. Fortunately, both federal and California laws protect...