The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act extends important and timely protections to pregnant employees. This law helps ensure pregnant workers receive fair treatment and the accommodations they need during their pregnancies. Understanding the provisions of this act benefits...
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Signs of wage theft
California, with its thriving industries and diverse job opportunities, offers numerous employment avenues for residents. But like anywhere else, not all workplaces are as they seem on the surface. While many employers act in good faith, some might be guilty of wage...
What counts as a disability under the ADA and FEHA
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 promotes equal opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities. The Fair Employment and Housing Act further expands the ADA’s worker protections in California. Despite the positive intentions of both pieces of...
6 subtle signs of workplace discrimination
While overt discrimination is easy to spot, it is the subtle signs that often go unnoticed but can still have a significant impact on employees. Identifying these subtle signs is necessary for maintaining a fair and inclusive work environment. 1. Unequal opportunities...
Can your boss make you do things that make you uncomfortable?
Being in the workforce often means encountering situations that challenge your comfort zone. This can be an important part of personal and professional growth. However, there is a line between pushing your boundaries for growth and having your boss put you in...
Does my employer have to provide breaks?
Working long hours without breaks can be incredibly difficult. Everyone can benefit from having a short break every now and then to recharge and reset. In California, employment laws have specific rules mandating breaks for employees that seek to allow for a healthy...
Three organizational factors that breed sexual harassment
While sexual harassment occurs in virtually all California industries, your chances of falling victim to it increase if certain variables hold true in your place of employment. Everything from where you work to with whom you work has the potential to affect how likely...
Determining if your employer is violating FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act is an important part of employee rights in the United States. This federal law allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. It is so helpful to employees that the U.S. Department...
How can paid family leave help new fathers?
Leave after having a baby is fairly standard for women since they do go through the physical act of delivering the baby and need time to recover. Maternity leave is also a chance for mothers to bond with their babies and adjust to being new parents. Paternity leave...
Statistics on pregnancy discrimination
Whether you recently found out that you are pregnant and worry about the potential impact this could have on your career or you have suffered mistreatment at work due to your pregnancy, it is pivotal to familiarize yourself with your rights regarding pregnancy...