Both the EEOC and the DFEH exist to protect employees from workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The EEOC enforces federal laws, while the DFEH enforces California’s stronger and more expansive state laws.  What Is the EEOC? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal workplace discrimination laws. It...

California has strengthened employee protections with the Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, which took effect on January 1, 2024. This law gives workers the right to refuse participation in certain employer meetings, often called “captive audience meetings,” without fear of retaliation.  If you have been retaliated against by your employer for refusing to...

California’s meal and rest break rules provide strong protections, but interstate truck drivers face federal preemption under FMCSA regulations. Preemption means that when federal and state laws conflict, the federal law overrides the state law. As a result, most drivers who cross state lines must rely on federal rules, not California’s laws.  Learn more...

California’s paid sick leave law, part of the Healthy Workplace Healthy Families Act, underwent significant changes starting January 1, 2024. As of 2025, the regulations continue to set the standard for employee protections across the state.  If you believe your employer is not following California's paid sick leave laws, contact Aegis Law Firm to schedule a...

Disability discrimination laws exist to protect employees from unfair treatment based on physical or mental impairments. Both federal and California state laws prohibit this form of discrimination, but they differ in several important ways.  ADA & FEHA The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is essential...