How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment
Harassment in the workplace remains alarmingly common. According to Gallup, more than one in five people in the world say they’ve experienced some type of harassment in the workplace. This translates to roughly 750,000,000 workers across the world. Harassment is illegal under both California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and federal law. When harassment […]
Navigating California’s New Employment Laws in 2025
California continues to offer some of the most robust protections for workers across the United States. As you continue to navigate the workforce in 2025, there are several new laws that you should be aware of. Staying informed of what your legal rights are is critical to protecting your rights and being treated fairly. Additional […]
What Counts as Workplace Discrimination?
Discrimination in the workplace remains alarmingly common across California and the United States. According to CNBC, “A whopping 91% of workers report that they have faced workplace discrimination. […] New data reveals that just 9% of today’s workforce has not faced some form of workplace discrimination — whether it’s based on race, gender, disability status, […]
When to Contact an Employment Lawyer
Getting a new job can fill workers with excitement about the future. But this excitement can often turn to dread when workers are facing harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, or other forms of misconduct. In particular, many workers face sexual harassment in their jobs. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “Between FY 2018 and […]
Your Rights During a Layoff in California
Being laid off from a job can be enormously stressful and confusing. Most people will face being laid off at least once in their career. According to USA Facts, there were about 1.8 million layoffs in February 2025 alone. Whether you are being let go on your own or are caught up in a mass […]
Understanding the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) offers workers in California job-related protections for various family and medical reasons. According to the California Civil Rights Department, the law “provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for their own serious health condition or a family member with a serious health […]