Posts in 2016

Dec 09 What is the Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and What Does it Cover?

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the primary California law that prohibits employment discrimination, harassment, and ...

Dec 09 What Rights Do Transgender People Have in the Workplace?

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) sets out the rules that protect employees from discrimination, harassment, ...

Nov 01 Does An Employer Have A Duty To Accommodate An Employee Based On The Disability Of His Family Members?

There is no question that under federal and California employment laws, employers are prohibited from discriminating against ...

Oct 25 New Regulations Implemented for Constructing Employment Policies Against Harassment and Discrimination

As of April 1, 2016, the California Fair Employment and Housing Council has implemented new regulations for constructing ...

Oct 13 How Much Break Time Does My Employer Have to Give Me?

I recently asked my 6 year-old niece what was her favorite subject in school and she replied: “Recess.” Certainly, that is true ...

Aug 16 Does “Sexual Harassment” Need to be Driven by Sexual Desires?

When we hear the term “sexual harassment”, many of us tend to think about a situation where someone is exposed to unwanted, ...