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Pregnancies can come with various challenges impacting an individual’s physical and emotional welfare. When health concerns go too far, they can also extend to the workplace, necessitating reasonable accommodations. The law has provisions giving employees diverse...
Discrimination based on religion is a form of harassment that can take many forms in the workplace. It can be subtle, such as negative comments or biases, or overt, such as refusal to accommodate religious practices or beliefs. Regardless of the form it takes,...
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...
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...
Many California employers choose to pay their employees a flat salary instead of an hourly wage. In a perfect world, this should benefit both the employee and their company. The employee will enjoy higher pay and some freedom and flexibility with their hours, while...
A severance agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the separation between an employer and employee. It is usually used when an employee is terminated or laid off. There are several elements that are commonly included. The agreement should address how much...
Using your leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the California Family Rights Act is never an easy choice. Even so, the choice is made for you because you either need to care for your own serious health condition or to care for a family member. One benefit...
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,...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can manifest in several ways. It can be explicit, such as when a colleague or supervisor makes unwanted sexual advances toward you, blatantly touches you or says sexually charged comments about you or your appearance. It does not...
Employers should ideally investigate and address any sexual harassment reports from their employees as soon as possible. But not all employers have a definite or organized plan in place. A state audit found that California State University (CSU) had a flawed sexual...