What are the options to flag an EEO compliant corporation encouraging favoritism in hiring?

Yes. Corporations can hire whomever they want. There is no law against favoritism. The EEOC will not help you. The only time it's illegal is...

Can work-made-for-hire contracts be collectively bargained if a company is incorporated in California?

It's a complicated issue. Work-made-for hire contractors are indeed considered employees under California law, but this conflicts with the federal...

Almost certainly not. Constructive termination in California requires that you meet an exceptionally high burden. Having your shift changed and...

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Pregnancy harassment is illegal in California. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits it. Your...

No. While you are out on leave under the federal Family & Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") and its less famous but better California Family Rights Act...

Yes. Unfortunately, an employer is free not to hire an applicant because of prior convictions. If you nonetheless believe that your rights have...

You may be entitled to penalties and interest for those hours. You may also be fired for being late to work. It would be illegal to fire you...

What can my daughter do to communicate to her employer this is discrimination? What action might she take to get her job back?

I'm sorry this happened to your daughter. Disability discrimination is illegal in California. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA")...

Terminated from work 5 days ago. what are my options?

I'm sorry this happened to you. Racial harassment is illegal under California's Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA"). It is also illegal to...

Do I have a legitimate claim against my employer if they fire me after I reported harassment by a co-worker to HR?

It's hard to know. "Harassment" is not illegal. No matter how bad it is, it's not illegal. If you report a co-worker for "harassment," your...