What is a protected class in California?
A protected class is a group of people who have legal protections from discrimination based on a shared characteristic. A person’s membership in a protected class safeguards their rights to fair employment….
How do I prove age discrimination in California?
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for California businesses, with many having to downsize to survive. Unfortunately, it is older employees who often end up suffering the consequences of employers’ cutbacks. …
What happens when you are laid off after experiencing sexual harassment?
No one asks to be sexually harassed at work. Even though it is exceedingly common—something nearly everyone will either experience or witness during their careers — it is neither pleasant nor simple….
Pregnant and laid off: Is that legal?
Pregnancy is a time of major change. For some, the changes extend beyond the growing belly and new family dynamic and into their careers. It happens often but is it legal for…
Southern California restaurant chain pays $150,000 for discriminating against male servers
Sometimes employers will make excuses for allowing or participating in discriminatory conduct. A government agency recently accused a Southern California restaurant chain of citing supposed customer preference as justification for engaging in…
Appeals court reinstates disability discrimination suit against Comcast
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court’s decision and reinstated a discrimination case filed by a former Comcast Inc. employee. The customer service representative was terminated while she was on leave…
Former fast food worker awarded $15.4 million in disability discrimination lawsuit
The fast food industry is notorious for poor labor practices that range from denying workers their rightful wages to ignoring complaints about sexual harassment. Employees may hesitate to speak up about workplace…
Blind woman gets $570,000 from Mercy Medical Center for disability discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is based on the principle that every person has the right to have a normal, productive career. The federal disability law bars employers from discriminating against…
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