What Should I Do if I Feel I’m Dealing with National Origin Discrimination? Too often, many people who have immigrated to the United States find they are treated poorly in both their personal and professional lives due to their national origin. In these situations, many of these people are unaware that the same laws that […]

Can I Sue for Sexual Harassment During a Job Interview? Job interviews are almost always incredibly stressful. You want to make a good impression, and of course, get hired. Sometimes, many interviewers ask a lot of tough questions, which may put you on the spot and make you feel nervous, but what happens if the

Can I Sue My Employer If I Don’t Receive a Promotion? Picture this Scenario: You have worked hard at your job, staying late, taking on extra work whenever necessary, completed trainings on your own time, but when your annual review rolls around, you find out that you did not receive the promotion that you wanted.

What Is Affirmative Action? Affirmative Action programs were designed to ensure that historically marginalized groups had equal opportunities in education and employment. Although California bans affirmative action when used by public universities and the government, employers in the private sector may still use these practices in certain circumstances. Depending on how an employer designs its affirmative

Can an Employer Revoke a Job Offer? Imagine this scenario: you apply for your dream job, and get hired. Before you can start your job, the company informs you that they are revoking the job offer. Is the company allowed to do this? Generally, employers may legally withdraw a job offer at anytime, so long as

In decades past, labor unions were a strong force in the American economy, providing many benefits for employees when its comes to job protection. However, in the last few years, union membership has dropped significantly, often resulting in fewer workplace protections for employees. Recently, the House passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO

Can My Employer Reduce My Wages? Picture this Scenario: You have been working at a local business for several years, making a decent wage. One day, your boss calls you into his office and tells you that due to budgetary concerns, your salary is being reduced by 10%. Can he do this? Generally, employers may

Can I Be Fired for Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine? As we enter into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, hope is on the horizon: the number of active cases is declining and more people are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. However, what if your employer requires you to get a COVID vaccine —

You’ve been grinding away for 40 hours a week at a job that you hate. You apply for a new job, and get hired to start just a few days later. Can you quit without giving notice? Under California law, most employees are considered at-will. This is a legal designation that means that your employer