When you’re pregnant, you have a lot to think about. It shouldn’t include the way you’re treated by your employer or a prospective employer when you’re expecting a baby. Under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, it is unlawful for employers with 15 or more employees…
Religious discrimination is, unfortunately, a reality even in modern times. People often see differing treatment based on what they believe. When this happens in the workplace, it is illegal. To understand why it happens, you first have to know about the major religious beliefs in…
You have asthma, but you still need to work. You’re not disabled, and on most days, you are able to work without complications. Unfortunately, you are exposed to fumes, e.g., cleaning chemicals, on a regular basis. Unfortunately, that can cause you to have asthma flares.…
There are many legal protections in place for workers who get hurt on the job. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a California worker who isn’t at least somewhat aware of their rights to medical coverage and disability insurance under workers’ compensation from their…