California labor laws exist to protect employees from illegal and wrongful workplace actions, and they are necessary because California is an at-will employment state. Suppose you are an employee working in the private sector. In that case, your employer can generally...
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What do you need to do to get a promotion?
A promotion comes with many benefits. Aside from a higher salary, it also leads to an advancement in an employee’s position and more opportunities for career development. To get a promotion, an employee needs to fulfill the established goals and expectations their...
7 subtle forms of age discrimination at work
Facing age discrimination in the workplace can be challenging. Sometimes, a coworker might discriminate against you due to your age without feeling wronged until later, once you review the incident more thoroughly. There are many subtle forms of age discrimination,...
Supreme Court to decide on whether unwanted workplace transfers are discriminatory
There are many ways an employer could illegally discriminate against their employees. Examples include employers paying female employees less than men, restricting promotions for certain employees based on race or gender, denying paid sick leave for female employees...
What does religious discrimination in the workplace look like?
There are laws in place in the US that prevent employers from being able to discriminate against you because of your religious beliefs. You shouldn’t feel like you have to hide your religion from your employer for fear of what this might mean for how you’re treated by...
Can employers stop you from attending a medical appointment?
Employment law is one of the most complicated areas for employers. They must follow many rules to keep from violating the rights of their personnel. Some employer errors do not harm workers, but others can pose immediate hardships. Those with a disability often feel...
What you should know about ADEA waivers in severance agreements
Most employers understand that age discrimination is illegal under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”). That law applies to organizations with at least 20 employees and to employees who are at least 40 years old. Businesses have still...
Has your boss become overbearing?
The most successful companies typically have a diverse workforce with an array of traits and skills. Some companies have a rigid hierarchy while others are laxer. In any case, employees are usually under the direction of team leaders, supervisors and managers. Bosses...
You have discrimination protection as a pregnant employee
You and your family may be excited over an expected new baby, but do you know how your superiors feel about the pregnancy? You probably don’t care if they approve, but some employers can make pregnancy more difficult through discrimination in the workplace. In...
3 signs of age discrimination at work
There are many ways an employee can be discriminated against at work. If you are over the age of 40 and your employer is treating you less favorably or is taking adverse action against you based on your age, then you might be a victim of age discrimination. If so, you...