In California, it is illegal for employers to refuse to provide “reasonable accommodation” for employee conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. If an employee requests reasonable accommodations upon the advice of a healthcare provider, the employer must act. Unfortunately, while the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is supposed to ensure that pregnant…
Employers may offer severance packages to employees upon termination or layoff, sometimes in exchange for an employee waiving any claims or liability against the employer. In the past, these severance packages frequently included payment of one or more months of COBRA. COBRA allows an employee to stay on an employer’s…
In a recent move the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that it will increase its focus on Religious Discrimination. Our employment lawyers in Los Angeles know that workers are experiencing religious based discrimination on a daily basis. California workers are likely familiar with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)…
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently released a report regarding discrimination trends. An experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer can help you determine if you have been the victim of discrimination in employment or housing. California employers likely know the serious nature of discrimination claims and how they…
The administration is calling for an end to LBGT discrimination at the federal level. The administration, particularly Vice President Joe Biden, is calling for an end to workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Our Costa Mesa LBGT discrimination attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and what you should…
An older employee may be discriminated against in a number of ways. If a an employer terminates a highly paid employee they could be guilty of age discrimination. A California age discrimination lawsuit may be necessary to protect the rights of an older worker who has been fired. Take the…
California could set race discrimination laws back significantly if a new bill is passed. The proposed bill is Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 (SCA 5) would overturn the previously passed initiative known as Proposition 209. Proposition 209 was said to abolish discrimination in public education. Opponents of the measure state that…
Women seeking jobs in math dependent professions are discriminated against regularly by biased employers. Our employment lawyers in California know that gender bias is a real problem for female employees in the workforce. A recent report in the Washington Post discusses just how severe gender bias can be in relation…
The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart. A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer could help you decide if you have been illegally discriminated against by an employer because of a disability. According to a report on the lawsuit, Wal-Mart violated…
A recent article revealed that a number of port truck drivers in California are alleging they were exploited by a trucking company in California. Our Costa Mesa employment lawyers know that workers are often taken advantage of when they are new to the country. Some employees have hauled goods between…