I respectfully disagree with Mr. Pedersen to the extent that he thinks this "most likely" doesn't violate the law. It is certainly true that an...

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

My employer terminated me just on the first date I come back from FMLA. They have not cashed out my PTO (over 100 hours).

I'm sorry this happened to you. I appreciate that you're concerned about the PTO, but I think you may be focusing on the wrong thing. As Mr....

What are my rights?? Bank wants to ‘make right’ a discriminatory act against me

I'm sorry this happened to you. California's Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits discriminatory treatment on the basis of race in private...

Can an all male department choose not to hire me because I am a woman?

Good Lord, this is 2018, and this stuff still happens. Gender discrimination is illegal under California's Fair Employment & Housing Act...

Does my cousin have a case? She was sexually assaulted at work.

I'm very sorry this happened to your cousin. Sexual assault is of course illegal under any number of laws. Civilly, which is the only way your...

I'm sorry this happened to you. Disability discrimination is illegal under California law. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits...

Am I considered laid off or resigned?

Why does it matter? Are you asking because you're concerned about getting unemployment for 2 weeks? You might be able to accomplish that, since...

Do I have a case for discrimination?

I'm sorry this happened to you. California's Unruh Act requires that all people be given equal access to businesses, including the disabled. It...

I'm sorry this is happening to you. Employers of 5 or more employees must provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability....