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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...
For workers in many industries, a promotion to a managerial position can lead to benefits and a salary, as well as a more predictable schedule. The promotion may be the culmination of many years of hard work. Professionals may be excited about their new benefits and...
When your employer offers severance, the payment may feel like the main issue. But the agreement may also ask you to release claims, accept limits on what you can say or give up future options. Before signing, California workers should understand what the document...
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a serious issue that affects countless employees across California. Unfortunately, several misconceptions could prevent you from taking appropriate action against it. Differentiating between myths and facts could make it...
An injury at home during work hours can happen in unexpected ways. You might get hurt while setting up equipment or performing work-related duties. When this happens, it might raise questions about filing a workers’ comp claim. It becomes harder to make sense of the...