Ensuring a supportive work environment for pregnant women helps promote their health, well-being and continued productivity. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of pregnant employees and prevent pregnancy discrimination. The specific...
3 tips for documenting workplace retaliation
In the workplace, facing retaliation can be a challenging experience. Workplace retaliation is a serious concern that can affect employees both in and out of the work environment. To protect one's rights and promote a fair work environment, effective documentation is...
Can drug testing be discriminatory?
Drug testing has become a common practice in many workplaces. Businesses continue administering these tests, assuming they create a safe and productive environment. No matter their level of effectiveness, some believe drug-testing policies can be discriminatory....
5 ways employers can create an inclusive work environment
According to Glassdoor, 76% of employees report that diversity is a big factor in whether or not they accept a job opportunity. In California, creating an inclusive work environment is very important for employers. When everyone in a company feels included and...
What factors make harassment unlawful at work?
Harassment is a harmful form of discrimination that can adversely impact the workplace. Employees subjected to this type of misconduct can suffer depending on the severity of the incident. Sometimes, harassment can be subtle, making it almost unnoticeable to others....
Five subtle signs of age discrimination in the workplace
Staying as an employee in a company for decades is an admirable feat. The longer you work for an employer, the more memories and lessons you can cherish as you consider retirement. However, these sentiments could quickly turn sour if you become a victim of age...
The rights of a working mother
People often find that going to work is inconvenient for different reasons. A working mother must deal with those reasons alongside her pregnancy and/or childbirth. It is only fair that the government protects working mothers and their rights to a conducive workplace....
Senate bill protects workers from caste-based discrimination
We as Americans have inherent rights at birth and our standing as citizens born in the nation is grounded on equality. But this is not always the case in other societies where social adherence to a caste-based system is followed either explicitly or overtly. What is...
Can employers require female employees to wear makeup at work?
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...
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...