Sexual Harassment Lawsuits: Don't Miss Your Filing Deadline in California Did you know that missing the statute of limitations on sexual harassment can permanently bar you from seeking justice? Unfortunately, many California employees lose their right to compensation simply because they waited too long to file. Until recently, victims had just one year to report…
Filing a California CRD Complaint: A Step-by-Step Guide [2025 Update] Filing a California Department of Fair Employment and Housing complaint (now called a CRD complaint) can seem overwhelming if you've experienced workplace discrimination or harassment. However, this crucial process protects your rights and holds employers accountable for violating California's robust anti-discrimination laws. Fortunately, navigating the…
Freedom of Speech in the Workplace [2025 Guide] Freedom of speech in the workplace rarely works the way most employees think it does. Many professionals mistakenly believe they can say whatever they want at work without consequences, confidently citing their "First Amendment rights" when challenged. However, the reality differs significantly from this common belief. Contrary…
Is Work Nepotism Against the Law? California's Legal Boundaries Explained Is nepotism against the law? While many employees assume that hiring family members is illegal across all workplaces, the legal reality in California is more nuanced. Nepotism—the practice of favoring relatives or friends in employment decisions—occupies a complex legal position that varies significantly between public…
Domestic Violence Survivors: Protections in the Workplace California stands at the forefront of providing comprehensive workplace protections for individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other traumatic circumstances. These legal safeguards ensure that survivors can maintain their employment while addressing the aftermath of such experiences. For employers, understanding these obligations is essential to…
¿Cómo encontrar un abogado laboral en Los Ángeles? Las protecciones para los trabajadores de California se encuentran entre las más sólidas de la nación, ofreciendo recursos significativos cuando enfrentas violaciones en tu lugar de trabajo. Sin embargo, California también es un estado de empleo “a voluntad”, lo que significa que puedes ser despedido o renunciar…
Does Insurance Cover IVF in California? New 2025 Law Changes Everything Does insurance cover IVF in California? Until now, the answer has been complicated and often disappointing for thousands of hopeful parents facing fertility challenges. The average cost of a single IVF cycle can exceed $20,000, putting this essential medical treatment out of reach for…
California ABC Test Explained: Are Your Contractors Actually Employees? Did you know that misclassifying workers under the ABC test California courts now apply could cost your business up to $25,000 per violation? The ABC test has fundamentally changed how California determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Since the landmark Dynamex…
California Sexual Harassment Litigation—What Wins in Court? Sexual harassment in California workplaces is primarily regulated not by the Labor Code but by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) in the California Government Code—most centrally Gov. Code § 12940(j) (harassment) and § 12940(k) (duty to prevent harassment). The Labor Code still matters (especially for retaliation…
California Civil Rights Department (CRD—Formerly the DFEH) The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is the state agency charged with enforcing California's civil rights laws [1][2][2]. It protects Californians from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, public accommodations, and state-funded programs, as well as from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking [1][2][3]. Formerly known as the Department…