What You Need To Know About Filing An Employment Discrimination Complaint With The DFEH If you suspect you are the victim of employment discrimination, you will need to file a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Why? The reason is an important…
Common Ways Employers Violated FEHA’s Ban On Disability Discrimination It is illegal under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to discriminate against employees and job applicants based on a disability. If you live in California and are disabled, the FEHA gives you more protections than federal law….
How Does The FEHA Protect You If You Are Disabled And Discriminated Against At Your Job? Being disabled does not mean that you cannot work, have a satisfying career, or be a productive employee that your employer will value. Fortunately, disabled workers are protected from being discriminated against due to their disability under the Americans…
Military And Veterans’ Rights At Work Those who serve our country in the armed services are protected from discrimination and harassment because of their military status. In addition, members of the military have an absolute right to reemployment once they return from deployment. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) The most important…
Your Rights At Work If You Are The Victim Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Or A Serious Crime Being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or a serious crime can be devastating and life-changing. That’s why California law prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees who need time off from work…
Keep Detailed Records To Support Employment Litigation Claims No employee wants to find themselves the victim of workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other types of illegal behavior. However, when faced with that reality, employees have the right to defend themselves and demand the appropriate, respectful treatment they deserve. One important step in doing so is keeping detailed…
Top 3 Types Of Construction Accidents Construction sites are constantly buzzing with activity. While workers are busy getting their jobs done, they are often in great danger. Companies must take the safety of their crew seriously at all times. Failing to do so puts both the worker and the company at risk. Below are the…
Can I File For Social Security Disability And Workers’ Compensation At The Same Time? The answer to this question is: Yes! But you may want to talk to a personal injury lawyer about this type of claim. The law has foreseen this situation and allows individuals to apply for both at the same time. These…
5 Myths You’ve Heard About Passenger Rights A car accident can be a very frightening time for all involved. Even if you were riding with a friend or loved-one, it is important to know your rights as a passenger and to use those rights to take care of yourself if you are injured. As a…
Study Finds Most Vehicle Headlights Leave Much To Be Desired A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released on March 30, 2016 reveals serious deficiencies in most vehicle headlights. Of 32 vehicles equipped with a total of 82 headlight configurations, only one, the Toyota Prius v, earned a “good” rating. Even that rating applies to the…
Why Personal Injury Victims Need A Lawyer To Secure Fair Compensation Many personal injury victims are reluctant to hire an attorney after they’ve been hurt as a result of another person’s carelessness. Often, victims have no previous experience retaining legal counsel and are worried about the costs associated with hiring a lawyer. Perhaps the victim thinks their…
Employees Associated With A Disabled Person Are Entitled To Reasonable Accomodations In an April 4, 2016 decision, Castro-Ramirez v. Dependable Highway Express, Inc., a California appeals court ruled that employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees who are “associated with” a disabled person. The employee who brought the case needed schedule accommodations to administer his son’s kidney dialysis, was entitled…
DFEH: Employers Must Allow Transgender Employees Access To Restrooms, Showers And Locker Rooms Consistent With Their Gender Identity. California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has issued new guidelines requiring employers to allow transgender employees access to restroom, shower and locker room facilities that correspond with their gender identity. The DFEH’s director, Kevin Kish, stated…
Five Important Steps To Take When Your Business Is Being Sued Any company that has been in business long enough will find themselves facing a lawsuit at some point. Anyone from a disgruntled employee to an irritated customer—even a partner—may decide to pursue a lawsuit over any number of issues. When business owners receive those papers, it can be…
When You Need A Commercial Litigation Lawyer When it comes to a business, company owners strive to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. Keeping costs down helps improve the bottom line and ensure the continuing success of a business. It is well known that litigation can be costly and time consuming. So, professionals may…
How California Law Protects You If You Sue Your Employer It’s unpleasant to consider suing your employer, but sometimes you have no other recourse. Some employees may hesitate before pursing legal action because they fear the process, length of a lawsuit, retaliation from their employer, and how the lawsuit could impact employment with other companies….
California Legislature Votes Increase Minimum Wage To $15 By 2022 On March 31st, the California Legislature passed a measure that would raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2022. The bill, which Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign, would would increase the California minimum wage from the current $10.00 to $10.50 on Jan. 1, 2017, then to $11.00…
U.S. Women’s Soccer Players’ Wage Discrimination Complaint: Women Players Paid Only 25% Of Male Players Despite Generating More Revenue Five prominent members of the U.S. women’s soccer team have filed a wage discrimination complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The complaint is based on the disparity in…
Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles Files Bankruptcy After Getting Hit With A Seven-Figure Verdict For Discrimination, Harassment, And Retaliation The iconic Southern California soul food restaurant, Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles, filed bankruptcy on March 29, 2016. The filing comes on the heels of a $1,661,800 verdict in a lawsuit by a former employee alleging (among other things) wrongful…
I’m Being Sexually Harassed At Work! What Should I Do? First of all, you should understand that only some kinds of harassment are illegal. Being a jerk is not against the law even if the jerk is your boss or co-worker. Generally, a boss can “harass” an employee for any reason, so long as its…
