Workplace Discrimination focuses on unfair treatment based on legally protected characteristics under California law. This category covers discrimination involving race, age, gender, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, and other protected statuses. Our posts explain how discrimination appears in hiring, promotion, discipline, pay, and termination decisions, and provide clear guidance on recognizing unlawful conduct and asserting employee rights.
Google’s high-profile pay discrimination settlements have put workplace wage fairness in the national spotlight. If you work in Pasadena, you may be asking whether your employer could be doing the same …
If you’ve just announced your pregnancy at work and you’re worried about your job, you’re not alone. Many Glendale employees fear the worst after sharing the news. But here’s what you …
Many workers assume that only “race” is a protected category under employment law. That assumption is wrong, and it costs people real money and real justice. California’s Fair Employment and Housing …
California hospitality workers facing LGBTQ discrimination often feel powerless, unsure if their experiences qualify as illegal treatment or if they have any recourse. The truth is, California law explicitly prohibits discrimination …
Layoffs at major employers like Honda and Toyota in Torrance can leave employees uncertain about their future and their rights. If you’re over 40 and were affected by recent workforce reductions, …
Major entertainment studios in Burbank face mounting legal challenges over pay discrimination and wage violations. Disney settled a gender pay discrimination case for $43.25 million, compensating nearly 9,000 female employees who …
Snap Inc.’s high-profile gender discrimination lawsuits between 2017 and 2025 sent ripples through Santa Monica’s tech sector, but the outcomes were far more nuanced than most employees realize. While many assume …
Many Glendale employees believe their employers can deny religious accommodations over minor inconveniences or small costs. However, California law sets a higher standard. California law sets a much stricter standard. Under …
Many employees wonder whether a remote work denial constitutes disability discrimination. The answer depends on multiple factors, including the specific circumstances of the request, the nature of the job duties, and …
Many employees in Torrance believe only large corporations must provide disability accommodations. California law says otherwise. Under FEHA, employers with five or more workers must accommodate disabilities unless undue hardship is …
Facing a sudden cut in hours at work while pregnant can stir up stress and confusion, especially when you rely on your pay and benefits. In California, state and federal laws …
Standing up to unfair treatment at work because of your sexual orientation can be challenging. California provides robust legal protections under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which prohibits discrimination …
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