Pregnancy should be a time of support and accommodation in the workplace, not hostility. If your manager makes negative comments about your pregnancy and retaliates against you, do not ignore the behavior. In California, these actions are unlawful and knowing how to respond can help protect your health, your job, and your legal rights....

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...

Predictive scheduling laws protect workers from last-minute schedule changes that disrupt their lives and reduce their income. These rules apply most often in industries where employees face unstable hours, such as retail, hospitality, and food service. In California, predictive scheduling is not yet a statewide mandate, but several cities have enacted strong local ordinances. ...