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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,…

US Womens Soccer Players File Wage Discrimination Complaint

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…

Record Keeping Is Vital to an Employment Litigation Case

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…

Should I Disclose My Disability When Applying for a Job?

What You Should Consider In Deciding Whether To Disclose Your Disability On Your Resume And Cover Letter While the federal Americans With Disability Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, some workers may be…

How Employers Violate FEHA’s Disability Discrimination Law

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…

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