In California, a server in West Hollywood, a warehouse worker in Fontana, a farm crew member outside Fresno, and a receptionist in Orange County may work in different worlds. But the same question can dog them throughout the day: “Did my employer treat me this way because of who I am or who I love?” The types of sexual...
Continue ReadingFrom a hotel kitchen in Los Angeles County to a warehouse in the Inland Empire, a Bay Area tech team, or a Central Valley packing floor, California workers often see discrimination through the daily machinery of the job. Fortunately, California offers workers more than a thin promise of “equal opportunity.” FEHA protects the right to work without race, color,...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve experienced sexual harassment at work, finding the best sexual harassment lawyers in California can make all the difference. However, with a multitude of law firms across the state, it can be challenging to know who to trust. You need someone who takes your concerns seriously, knows California’s employment laws inside and out, and has a history of...
Continue ReadingFor many of us, the workplace is like our second home. We believe they are bastions of equality and understanding, where employees have the same opportunities to succeed regardless of their physical or mental abilities. Unfortunately, the reality is that examples of disability discrimination in the workplace are far too common, affecting countless individuals and hindering their growth and...
Continue ReadingHow do you prove racial discrimination at work?To prove racial discrimination in the workplace, you generally must establish a four-part prima facie case: (1) you belong to a protected racial class, (2) you were qualified for the job or benefit at issue, (3) you suffered an adverse employment action such as termination, demotion, denial of promotion, or harassment, and...
Continue ReadingWhat are the requirements for filing a workplace harassment lawsuit? This question is critical for employees facing harassment at work. When employers fail to protect their employees from unlawful harassment, they hurt their workforce, the community, and themselves. Victims of unlawful workplace harassment have several legal protections and the option to sue their harasser and employer. There are many...
Continue ReadingIf you are living paycheck to paycheck, you are not alone. In fact, one study reported that about 63% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck in 2022. So when an employer fails to compensate you according to applicable wage and hour laws, the financial results can be stressful (at the very least). Fortunately, unpaid wages laws in California...
Continue ReadingCan a victim show emotion in the courtroom? Yes, victims can express their emotions, but it’s important to balance authenticity with the formal decorum expected in a courtroom setting. The courtroom is a serious and formal place, but the matters litigated within a courtroom’s walls are often upsetting and highly emotional. So, if you are the victim of mistreatment,...
Continue ReadingYour employer may fire you for reporting sexual harassment. But that does not mean the termination is lawful. In many cases, when someone is fired for reporting sexual harassment in California, the employer has crossed into illegal retaliation, even if they offer a different explanation on paper. If you are dealing with retaliation after reporting harassment, the most important...
Continue ReadingYou report what happened, expecting someone to take it seriously, and instead, you get silence. No follow-up. No clear answer. Just a sense that nothing is moving. If you are trying to understand what to do if HR ignores your sexual harassment complaint in California, the short answer is that the employer’s inaction does not end the issue. It...
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