San Francisco Civil Rights Lawyers
The United States has come a long way with race relations, equal opportunities and discrimination prevention. However, incidents still occur in California and every other state. To prevent racial discrimination in the workplace, it is important for people to understand what it is. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines discrimination based on race as any […]
Published on March 20, 2017You have probably noticed that life has a way of throwing you curve balls, and sometimes you need extra time away from your job to deal with the unexpected. You can get just that under the California Family Rights Act, which allows a total of 12 work weeks of paid or unpaid leave, as long […]
Published on March 15, 2017Many of California’s residents have special needs that require a modification of job duties in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. As long as the accommodations are reasonable, employers are required to make them under the act. An out-of-state woman claims that, after personnel changes, her supervisors stopped providing her with reasonable accommodations and […]
Published on March 9, 2017You have landed your ideal job and cannot wait to get started. The problem is that as time goes on, you feel less secure about your position, and for some reason, going to work makes you feel uncomfortable. You deal with constant comments from a co-worker or supervisor about the way you dress, the way […]
Published on March 2, 2017It might seem as though your employer holds all the cards when it comes to your work. The truth is that federal and California laws are in place to protect you. The prohibition against employer retaliation applies whether you report wrongdoing, allege some sort of discrimination or harassment, or take an extended leave of absence […]
Published on March 2, 2017When someone is turned down for a job solely because of their age, they may feel devastated. However, age discrimination can affect people in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California in other ways. For example, someone who is employed in the tech industry may lose their job because of their age, even though […]
Published on February 25, 2017California residents with disabilities should be aware that qualified employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations within the workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act was designed in order to provide disabled citizens with more opportunities to work and earn an income, while ensuring protections against discrimination in the workplace. What is Considered a Reasonable Accommodation? […]
Published on February 22, 2017Because federal law makes racial discrimination illegal, your employer may follow the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s minimum guidelines to keep from getting into trouble. Failing to be proactive can sometimes result in issues that are just as serious as perpetrating an act, though, so the company that employs you should have more precautions in place […]
Published on February 20, 2017In the past, you may have expected that as a senior worker in California, your position would be more secure than those who have less experience. Many employees have discovered that the opposite is true, but the California Civil Rights Law Group has a history of protecting those who are over the age of 40 […]
Published on February 15, 2017Any new presidential administration ushers in changes in policy and prioritizes, requiring people in different sectors and industries to adjust to the changes that will be made by both the federal branch and the legislative branch of government. After President Trump’s inauguration in January 2017, many began to speculate that employment discrimination policies may change […]
Published on February 7, 2017Both California state and federal laws strictly prohibit workplace discrimination based on race, skin color and national origin. If you were recently fired and feel that it might be due to one of these traits, you may have been wrongfully terminated and discriminated against. Understand the laws about this issue and what steps to take. […]
Published on February 7, 2017Few people look forward to applying for a job. The process can be a trying one filled with difficult questions. Some questions simply should not be asked, however. A recent article in a southern California newspaper points out that employers in our state should stay away from asking applicants to identify or describe disabilities they […]
Published on February 6, 2017