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Sexual harassment at work does not require physical contact to be illegal. Many employees face harassment through comments, images or repeated unwelcome behavior. California law holds that verbal comments, visual displays and other nonphysical acts can amount to...
Returning to work after pregnancy leave can feel stressful. Learning that your position is gone or that your employer does not want you back can raise concerns about your income and job security. In California, pregnancy disability leave generally includes the right...
In Los Angeles each year, many employees experience unfair treatment after sharing that they are expecting a child. Pregnancy discrimination can threaten a person’s career, income and job security. Recognizing the warning signs of discrimination and knowing one’s...
Construction work puts a lot of stress on your body. Years of lifting, bending and carrying heavy materials can take a toll on your back. Pain that starts as an occasional ache can become part of your daily life. You may develop chronic back pain or recurring disc...
California law prohibits employers from making promotion or salary decisions based on gender. If an employer denies you a promotion for illegal reasons based on your gender, state and federal laws protect you and provide ways to challenge that bias. Recognizing gender...
Sexual harassment can create serious emotional and mental strain; eventually, that stress may begin to affect a person's health, job performance and daily life. When that happens, the worker may wonder whether the harm can also qualify as a work-related injury. Can...
Pregnancy is a delicate experience that leads to changes, almost on a daily basis. Women who are pregnant have to be very careful with their mental and physical health. Because of this, they might want to refuse any form of physical labor. If your employer terminates...
After you file for California workers’ compensation, the insurance company may not accept or deny the case right away. Instead, the claims administrator may use the 90-day window to decide whether your injury qualifies for benefits. Understanding what happens during...
Los Angeles workers with disabling medical conditions have the right to request accommodations from their employers. Both California state statutes and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect the right of workers to ask employers for support that...
For many Los Angeles employees, the idea of a hostile work environment is still tied to a physical office—comments in a meeting, behavior in a breakroom or conduct on a job site. But the modern workplace does not always stop at the office door, and neither does...