Discrimination

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California Transgender Employee Guidance

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently issued a Guide on Transgender Employee Rights. Among other things, it...

Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policies and Complaint Procedures Must be in Writing

California employers must distribute certain information to their employees regarding sexual harassment[1]. Additionally, effective...

Counting Down to 2016: Changes in Laws that Might Affect You

We hope as you prepare for 2016 you are familiar with the changes to laws that have been passed in the last year. Below are some of the...

Veteran’s Day, Veterans' Rights

Veteran’s Day always reminds me of my grandparents, who fought in World War II, and other family members who are, or have been, in the...

California Equal Pay Law Strengthened

The governor signed the Fair Pay Act, SB-358 Conditions of employment: gender wage differential this month. It amends Labor Code section...

Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (“EPA”) amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), a federal law. The FLSA, as amended, prohibits the...

California Discrimination Law

California law, and specifically, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), prohibits discrimination and harassment in the workplace on...

Federal Employee Discrimination Complaints

The process for bringing a complaint of discrimination as a federal employee involves short deadlines. For example, the employee or...