A serious medical diagnosis changes everything. It alters your routines, affects your energy, and often requires doctor appointments, treatments, or lifestyle adjustments. But one thing it should not do, at least under California law, is cost you your job. Yet, for many workers across the state, that is exactly what happens. An employee informs…
“You look fine. You do not seem sick. Your condition is not in the HR manual.” If you have ever heard these words or felt their sting, you are not imagining it, and under California law, you are not without protection. Myth: “If I cannot see it, it cannot be a disability.”That could not…
Marisol has worked at a bustling Los Angeles law firm for seven years as a legal assistant. She is serious about her job and meticulous with her responsibilities. Then came a sudden diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Fatigue and coordination issues meant that some days she struggled to meet her typical pace. She notified HR…
I’m proud to share a recent victory our firm achieved on behalf of a client who faced unjust and unlawful treatment in the workplace. We secured a seven-figure settlement in a case involving both race discrimination and disability discrimination, sending a clear message that such conduct will not be tolerated under the law. Our…
We’re already well into 2025, and several new employment laws have taken effect in California. If you haven’t checked how these changes impact your rights in the workplace, now is the time to catch up. Whether it’s a wage increase, stronger discrimination protections, or new employer obligations, these updates could affect your paycheck and…
Imagine this: You wake up feeling ill, and your boss expects you at work. Your child’s school calls with an emergency. A loved one is in the hospital, and you need time to care for them. Or maybe, you’re welcoming a new baby and wondering how much time off you can actually take without…
Navigating the workplace during pregnancy can be challenging, but California law offers robust protections to ensure your health, safety, and job security. Whether you need time off for medical reasons, accommodations to keep working safely, or protection from discrimination, state and federal laws ensure that you are treated fairly. However, many workers are unaware…
