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Hair Discrimination

Employees are allowed to wear their natural hairstyles, such as locks, twists, and braids, to work without fear of repercussion. These hairstyles are considered to be protected under the law.

Privacy in the Workplace

Do I have a right to privacy in the workplace? You have a right to privacy under U.S. Constitution’s 4th Amendment and the California Constitution. Whether your privacy right has been violated depends on whether you have a protected privacy interest and what your employer is trying to find out about you. To bring an… Continue reading Privacy in the Workplace

The Rights of Employees under Workers’ Compensation and Disability Discrimination Laws

1) What is the difference between workers’ compensation and disability discrimination laws? Workers’ compensation provides benefits to worker who are injured on the job or who have an illness, disease, or disability caused or made worse by workplace conditions. An employer has to provide workers’ compensation benefits regardless of who caused the injury.  In exchange,… Continue reading The Rights of Employees under Workers’ Compensation and Disability Discrimination Laws

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination and Harassment

Is it legal for an employer to discriminate against me because of my sexual orientation? No, your employer may not fire, fail to hire, or unlawfully discriminate against you in any way because of your sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation. Federal law prohibits discrimination at workplaces with 15 or more employees, but California law… Continue reading Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination and Harassment

Health Insurance During Employment

1. Are employers required to provide health insurance to their employees? Maybe, depending on the Employer. . The Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) requires that all businesses with 50 or more full-time employees provide health insurance to at least 95% of their full-time employees and dependents up to age 26, or pay a fee.  This health… Continue reading Health Insurance During Employment

Assault and Battery in the Workplace

What is Assault and Battery? Assault and battery sometimes happen in the workplace when there are fights between employees and supervisors or between two employees. Assault and battery are two separate claims that employees can bring against their employer. Assault The “legal” definition of assault differs from how the word is normally used in everyday… Continue reading Assault and Battery in the Workplace