Some women in Santa Monica enjoy wearing makeup while others decide it is not necessary for them. Women who regularly do not wear makeup may decide not to wear it to work. Still, some employers have dress codes that include wearing makeup. Can female workers be...
Workplace Discrimination
What are my rights to practice my religion at work?
As is the case throughout the country, employers in the Los Angeles area may not discriminate against employees because of their religious preferences. Both under federal law and under California’s employment laws, religious preferences can include much more than an...
Understanding national origin discrimination
As a California worker or employer, when you think of workplace discrimination, you probably think of discrimination based on things like race, age or sex. While it is true that these are common forms of discrimination, national origin discrimination is another type...
Pregnancy discrimination is common
Most employees and employers know that workplace discrimination exists, and most, often focus on those discriminatory practices most in the news, race, sex, religious, etc. However, what many may not realize is that pregnancy discrimination is common, especially now...
What happens after you file an EEOC charge?
You finally did it. You filed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge against your Santa Monica, California, employer, possibly on the advice of counsel or even with the help of one. Now what? EEOC Public Portal First, you can track your...
Companies and employees can use ADR at the EEOC
As readers of this blog know, we often post about illegal workplace discrimination. And, for those familiar with courtroom dramas, they may think that all illegal workplace discrimination cases are resolved through elaborate and protracted litigation. However, this is...
Pregnancy discrimination is common
In the past few years, the most talked about type of workplace discrimination is probably disability- and race-based discrimination. However, what many may not realize is that pregnancy discrimination is actually also rather common as many do not even realize they are...
Know the facts on age discrimination in the workplace
Workers in California want to be respected and given fair opportunities and employers generally want to make sure they do not discriminate against their employees. Unfortunately, sometimes, workplace discrimination occurs, including age discrimination. What is age...
Can I pursue damages if I was fired due to discrimination?
If you lose your job due to a disability, you may feel angry, sad and frustrated. Likewise, employers do not want to do wrong by their employees and wrongfully terminate one. If an employee suffers wrongful termination due to discrimination, they may be able to seek...
Reasonable accommodations and undue hardships
Being disabled does not mean you cannot hold down a job. Many disabled employees are gainfully employed and are valuable workers. Sometimes a disabled employee needs some accommodations to perform their job duties. California law recognizes this need and requires...