For many Californians, hairstyles are more about fashion than personal identity. As you may know, though, some cultures encourage individuals to wear certain hairstyles. Moreover, some residents of the Golden State have fewer options for styling their hair. If your...
If you work for an employer who has a dress code in place, you may chafe under some of its restrictions. However, are they merely irritating or downright discriminatory? Your employer has the right to impose a dress code but must have a valid reason for instituting...
Workplace discrimination is alarmingly common in California and across the country. In fact, according to reporting from The Hill, as many as 60% of American workers either have experienced discrimination or have seen it happen to others. Federal and state laws...
Certain aspects of employment law protect more than gender, race and ethnicity. They also defend older employees from discrimination based on their age. The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine notes that in the next several years, a large portion of America's workforce...
If you are a new mother, you want to spend as much time with your baby as possible. Eventually, though, you simply have to return to work. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of infants breastfeed exclusively for the first six...
In the workplace, many types of discrimination can and do happen. This is despite a nationwide effort to address, tackle and eliminate discrimination of all kinds. Pregnancy discrimination also continues to serve as a major issue in the country. Though it does not...
As an employee, you have certain rights such as minimum wage, workers' compensation, medical leave and overtime. If you are an independent contractor, you do not necessarily have grounds to claim these rights. Some employers misclassify employees as independent...
As a pregnant employee, you have a right to fair treatment under the law. If you face discrimination or harassment at work because of pregnancy or childbirth, you may have a claim against your employer. Understanding the ins and outs of pregnancy discrimination can...
Age discrimination has the potential to cost you professionally as well as financially. Yet, there are laws in place that prevent California employers from discriminating against you on account of your age. If you feel as if you missed out on a job, a promotion or...
In the modern workplace, sexual harassment continues to pose a very real problem for workers of any gender. In recent years, media attention on this particular topic has increased greatly, allowing for a renewed attempt at stamping it out. One of the best ways to...
