Regardless of where you work, you should not have to face mistreatment of any kind on the basis of a mental condition. There is no room for harassment or discrimination in the workplace, and if you experienced this because of a mental disorder, such as depression, you...
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Are you the victim of disability discrimination at work?
Every employee has the right to do his or her job without harassment or experiencing discriminatory treatment. Unfortunately, California employees may sometimes experience discrimination in the workplace for various reasons, including because of a disability. This...
How can you know if you are facing discrimination at work?
Employees who have experience unfair or unreasonable treatment at work are often afraid to speak out about their concerns. If you feel targeted or believe you were the recipient of any type of discriminatory treatment, you may feel intimidated, and you may even fear...
Race discrimination in the workplace is unacceptable
Despite federal regulations and various laws preventing it, discriminatory treatment remains a problem in many workplaces. Race discrimination is an unfortunate occurrence, and victims are often reluctant to speak up about the treatment they experienced out of fear of...
Older workers continue to face discrimination
Employers may blame the recent global health crisis, the sluggish economy or numerous other factors. However, if you have lost your job and have spent the better part of the past year looking for work, you may start to suspect there is another factor at work,...
Unnecessary barriers for deaf and hard of hearing workers
Many workplaces in California rely on auditory communications, and this can be a challenge for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. While you might receive plenty of emails, text messages and written memos, there could also be important information you miss through...
7 laws that protect your rights as a worker
Your parents, grandparents and great-grandparents probably fought and struggled to obtain basic rights on the job. This was a reaction to the intolerable working conditions they suffered, including long hours, low pay, and few considerations for their health and...
How do I know if my boss is retaliating?
If you recently spoke up against something you knew was not right in your California workplace, chances are it was a difficult decision. You probably understood you were taking a risk and that some people in your workplace would not be happy if you blew the whistle....
Your right to reasonable accommodations at work
If you are like many with a disabling medical condition, the term “disability” can be frustrating to hear. Unlike past generations, advances in medicine, therapies and methods of accessibility make it possible for those with physical and mental challenges to fully...
Pregnancy is no cause for mistreatment on the job
You are going to have a baby. Perhaps you are already pregnant, or you and your partner have just made the decision to have a child. Whatever your situation, the tidings you joyfully shared with family and friends may not sound so joyful to your boss. In fact, many...