Sherman Oaks Employment Law Blog
Identify and take action against pregnancy discrimination
Pregnant employees have protection through the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This federal law prevents employers from discriminating against pregnant workers in all aspects of the workplace. Review the characteristics of pregnancy discrimination and actions women can...
Recognizing age discrimination in the workplace
Over the past two decades, it has become common for Americans to keep working well into their 50s and 60s to support themselves and their families. According to a recent AARP study, the number of workers over age 50 has increased by 80% since 1998, and the number of...
An overview of California’s whistleblower laws
The False Claims Act came about in 1863 by a Congress concerned that during the Civil War, suppliers of goods to the Union Army were defrauding the government. The act provided that any person who submits false claims is liable for damages plus penalties. Over the...
California increases the time for filing a discrimination lawsuit
The Stop Harassment and Reporting Extension Act increased the time limit for filing a discrimination claim to three years. California legislators passed the supplementary bill to update employment laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and harassment. Before the...
Protected classes in federal workplace discrimination laws
Do you suspect that you have received unfair treatment at work because of your age, race, gender or disability? Certain attributes fall into the category of protected classes under federal workplace discrimination law. Explore the types of actions that constitute...
What constitutes a hostile work environment?
Workplace harassment occurs when a person's colleagues or superiors create a hostile, abusive or intimidating work environment. Federal law prohibits this type of harassment when severe, pervasive conduct centers on a protected category such as age over 40, race, sex,...
What hotel workers should know about E-Verify
The Sherman Oaks area has hundreds of hotels that make great places to work. Whether employed by a multi-national chain, a boutique hotel or a small motel, your employer likely must verify your identity and work authorization when you first start. To do so, your...
Riot Games walkout: the issue with forced arbitration
On Monday, hundreds of workers walked out of Riot Games over the company’s handling of two sex discrimination lawsuits. The company had these discrimination cases moved to a forced arbitration process, citing a clause in their employees’ contracts. Forced...
What reasonable accommodations must California employers offer?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects individuals with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides added protection for these individuals to ensure...
California laws protect pregnant workers
No woman should have to choose between motherhood and her career. Gone are the days when women raised a family and only men worked outside of the home. In the name of workplace equality, California laws protect pregnant workers and provides certain accommodations to...
