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On his first full day in office, President Trump signed an Executive Order that effectively revoked Executive Order 11246, signed 60 years ago by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson’s order prohibited federal contractors from refusing to hire workers based on...
A woman who’s back at work after giving birth may have decided to breastfeed her baby. In order to do this, she has to be able to pump breast milk for the baby. This isn’t something that she can only do when she’s home, so the Fair Labor Standards Act sets specific...
Every business has the right to impose basic standards on employees. So long as company expectations do not violate federal law, businesses can have rules related to overall performance at work and the appearance of workers as well. Neurodivergent professionals may...
The rise of remote work has reshaped the American workplace in recent years. As a result, it isn’t surprising that many people still have questions about the lesser-known aspects of remote work. For example, are you entitled to workers’ compensation in California if...
If you suffer from a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, you understand how the pain, tingling and numbness can make even the most prosaic daily activities quite challenging. From not being able to perform fine finger motions like clasping your jewelry to being...
If you are discriminated against at work, perhaps you are unfairly denied a promotion because of your identity attribute, you need to report the matter. But how can you report it? And should you report it internally or externally? Here is what to know: Report the case...
Federal laws ban workplace discrimination. The Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act are only some of the laws that protect against discrimination. The United States has many anti-discrimination...
Both federal laws and California state statutes help to protect people with disabling medical conditions. Accordingly, these individuals should not have to worry about discrimination in housing or employment. In fact, employers frequently have an obligation to provide...
Retaliation by an employer generally occurs when an employee is disciplined or otherwise treated unfairly because they engaged in any number of legally protected activities. These activities could include reporting workplace misconduct, filing a discrimination...
Giving two weeks' notice before leaving a job has become widespread. Yet, what if you would rather get out of there sooner? Perhaps you have a better offer from an employer wanting you to start immediately. Or maybe you just cannot bear the thought of returning to...