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Your Rights as a Disabled Person Under the FEHA

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…

Why You Need a Lawyer in Your Employment Discrimination Case

Why Hiring An Attorney Is Essential In Your Employment Discrimination Case If you suspect you are the victim of discrimination at your job, you need to understand your rights under the many federal and California laws that prohibit employers from engaging in these illegal practices.…

What to Tell Your Employer About Your Pregnancy

Do You Have To Tell Your Employer About Your Pregnancy? What Happens If You Do? If you are pregnant in California, you have some of the best protections under federal and California laws against discrimination in the country. The most important one for California residents…

What Is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment: Illegal Under Federal And California Laws No one wants to be the victim of sexual harassment or any other form of discrimination at his or her job. Fortunately, federal civil rights laws and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act…

What to Expect When You File Your Complaint with DFEH

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…

Tips for Discussing Your Disability in Your Job Interview

Interviewing For A Job? Follow These Tips On Disclosing Your Disability If you are a job seeker with a disability, you may have additional concerns and worries about interviewing for potential jobs. Should you disclose your disability? Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act…

Ways Employers Try to Avoid Paying Overtime

How An Employer May Try To Avoid Paying Employees Overtime Employees work hard and spend many hours away from their loved ones at the service of an employer. Even if the employee enjoys the work, they deserve appropriate compensation for their time. Often, an employer…

Talk to a Lawyer Before Signing Termination Papers

Why You Should Talk To A Lawyer Before Signing Termination Paperwork Leaving a job is not always easy. If a company is forcing a termination on an employee, it can be even worse. While it is important to remain calm and act in a professional…

Victims Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking

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…

Taking Legal Action Against an Employer

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,…

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