Protecting the Rights of Custodians: How Employment Lawyers Can Help You Fight Against Discrimination

Custodians are Essential Workers We all rely on hardworking custodians to keep our workplaces safe and clean. However, what happens when the same janitors who keep us safe and healthy are experience discrimination in their workplaces based on their occupation, race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics? It is an unfortunate reality that many custodians…

Proving Disability Discrimination

Disability Discrimination at the Office Disability discrimination in the workplace is a pervasive problem, one that can have devastating effects on an individual’s career and life. However, there are legal protections in place for those who may be facing disability discrimination, and there are steps you can take to build a case and prove disability…

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is a federal law that provides protection to pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace. It prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The law applies to all employers with 15 or…

Common Examples of Wrongful Termination

An Employer’s Legal Obligations You’re probably already aware that employers have certain obligations to their employees, but do you know that you are protected by law from wrongful termination? What is Wrongful Termination? Wrongful termination is the unlawful firing of an employee. It happens when an employer fires a worker for an illegal reason, such…

California Workers’ Compensation Disability Benefits

California Workers’ Compensation Disability Benefits Workers’ compensation benefits are a mandatory requirement in the state of California. A company must have at least one employee to operate legally, and workers’ compensation insurance must cover that person. Part-time workers are also eligible for workers’ compensation payments. In California, employees may receive one of two different forms…