Employers Continue Denying Medical / Religious Vaccine Exemptions

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It is unfortunate that many employers in California continue rejecting their employee’s valid medical exemption and religious exemption requests from the requirement to be vaccinated. In many cases, these denials are patently unlawful, violating California Fair Employment and Housing act, among other laws. Employers often justify these denials by claiming that these decisions are made Read More …

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How to Challenge Empoyment Arbitration Agreement in California

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Both California and federal law favor the enforcement of valid arbitration agreements. But, courts will not enforce an arbitration agreement that is unconscionable. Unconscionability refers to absence of meaningful choice on the part of one of the parties together with the contract terms which are unreasonably favorable to the other party. ( Baltazar v Forever Read More …

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Workplace Disability in California Is Defined Very Broadly

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The California FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act) protections against disability discrimination at workplace are quite broad and independent of those under the ADA. The California legislature has stated its intent that “physical disability” be construed, so that employees are protected from discrimination due to actual or perceived physical impairment that is disabling, potentially disabling, Read More …

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Avoid This Mistake In Your Potential Retaliation Case

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Imagine the following scenario that “kills” many potential retaliation cases: You approach your manager and complain about not being paid overtime (this type of complaint is a protected activity under California labor code). Your manager disagrees with you that you are entitled to that extra pay. You then submit a complaint to your HR office Read More …