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Aug16
Can Your Employer Force You to Get Vaccinated?
The COVID-19 vaccine is controversial for some people. Many people want to opt out of receiving the vaccine for personal reasons. Meanwhile, the CDC has …
Jul26
Mask Mandates: California’s New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules
As of June 15th, California officially has new COVID-19 workplace safety standards. These new rules are designed to protect workers and customers from the risks …
Jul26
Are You Facing Wage Theft?
Most people go to work because they need the money they earn there. The basis of the employer-employee relationship is the contract that the employee …
Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
Many victims of sexual harassment are reluctant to come forward about their experiences because they fear that doing so may result in job loss or …
Jan06
What is wrongful termination?
If your employer terminates you for reasons you suspect might be illegal, you may be able to bring a wrongful termination lawsuit against him or …
What is substantially similar work under the Fair Pay Act?
Whether a situation violates the California Fair Pay Act hinges on whether you and a counterpart do substantially similar work. According to the State of …
How does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act protect you?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act or PDA provides you with protection against discrimination in the workplace when you are pregnant, explains the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity …
3 signs of workplace age discrimination
If your coworkers or employer regularly mistreat you while you are at work, you could be the victim of age discrimination. These signs may be …
Reasonable accommodations and disability discrimination
If you are disabled or your spouse is struggling with a disability, make sure you have a firm understanding of employer obligations with respect to …
Can an employer’s I-9 process be discriminatory?
With few exceptions, employers in the U.S. must complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees they hire. Because hiring unauthorized workers may violate …