Many workers in California may experience a tragedy in their life. It could result in them being unable to work. The victim of an unforeseen accident may not be able to earn enough income to survive. To avoid this situation, California has a State Disability Insurance (SDI) program designed to provide wage replacement benefits to individuals in California who are not able to work because of injury, illness as well as pregnancy.…
California Proposition 64 was passed by California voters on November 8, 2016. It’s commonly referred to as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, and it passed by a margin of over 14 percent. The law now makes it legal for individuals 21 years of age or older to use and grow marijuana in California for personal recreational use.…
Workplace discrimination based on gender identity arises when employers show unfair treatment towards the transgender employees. Gender identity discrimination can take many forms including firing a transgender employee once the employer gets wind of their gender identity, denying transgender employees access to restroom facilities, or harassment of transgender employees by fellow workers.…
The U.S. has taken great steps to protect the disabled at work over the past 75 years. There are national and state laws in place that define the rights of the disabled and what employers are required to do to accommodate these persons at work.…
Fear, embarrassment, confusion, and anger are all normal emotions to feel if you believe that you’ve been the victim of workplace discrimination. Most people rely on their job to provide for their lifestyle and family, but it’s essential to understand your personal rights.…