Workplace Disability in California Is Defined Very Broadly

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 …

Avoid This Mistake In Your Potential Retaliation Case

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 …

When You Are Being Pushed Out From Work Due to Age Discrimination

All too often, long-time employees, who have witnessed their employer terminate different workers over the year, have a pretty good idea when their employer is trying to get rid of them as well for because of their age (or for another unlawful, discriminatory reason). Here are a few important things you should keep in mind Read More …