In California, workers with disabilities have strong legal protections that require employers to provide reasonable accommodations and engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate workplace modifications.
What Qualifies as a Disability?
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA),…

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California law recognizes that the freedom to worship as one believes is a basic human right. Employers in California have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs and practices,…

California law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for using cannabis outside of work hours and away from the workplace.
What California Law Protects
California Government Code Section 12954 establishes important protections for employees who use cannabis during their personal…

California law protects your right to wear pants in the workplace regardless of your sex. If your employer has denied you this right based on your sex, you may have grounds for an employment discrimination claim.
California Government Code Section…

California law guarantees most workers the right to meal and rest breaks during their workday, yet these fundamental rights may be frequently violated by employers. If you’re not receiving proper breaks or premium pay when breaks are missed, you may…

If you were recently laid off and offered a severance package, your employer may be asking you to sign away valuable legal rights. While receiving additional pay might seem beneficial during your transition period, it’s crucial to understand what you…

California recently passed Senate Bill 1137, a groundbreaking law that explicitly recognizes “intersectionality” in the state’s civil rights laws that went into effect in January of this year. This legislation protects individuals from discrimination based not just on single protected…