Understanding California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, commonly known as FEHA, stands as one of the most comprehensive and employee-protective civil rights laws in the United States. Found in California Government Code sections 12900 et seq., this landmark legislation serves as a cornerstone of workplace equality and anti-discrimination protections […]
read moreFair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) establishes comprehensive prohibitions against disability-based harassment that create both direct liability for harassment and affirmative obligations for employers to prevent and remedy such conduct. Government Code Section 12940(j)(1) makes it unlawful for employers or any other person to harass employees or applicants because of their medical condition, physical disability, or mental disability, recognizing […]
read moreCalifornia’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides comprehensive protection against harassment based on protected characteristics. If the harassment is because of these protected characteristics, workplace harassment is illegal under California law, and you have multiple options for addressing it while protecting yourself legally and practically. California law recognizes harassment based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental […]
read moreNo one should lose their livelihood for exercising one of the most fundamental rights in America: the right to speak freely about politics, even if you are criticizing popular people like Charlie Kirk. Lately, we have heard from employees suffering adverse actions just because they are giving their opinions under the First Amendment. We may not agree with […]
read moreThe interactive process under Fair Employment and Housing Act represents a fundamental procedural safeguard that ensures meaningful dialogue between employers and disabled employees to identify effective reasonable accommodations. Government Code Section 12940(n) makes failure to engage in this process a separate unlawful employment practice, emphasizing its critical importance in disability rights enforcement. Legislative Foundation: The Legislature has affirmed the importance of the […]
read moreMost employees are priced out of the law market. Hiring a lawyer by the hour simply isn’t realistic due to the high fees. Particularly when you’re out of work, the last thing you can afford is to pay hundreds of dollars an hour to petition the court. That’s why our firm operates on a contingency fee basis. A model designed to provide dignified access to justice for working […]
read moreFair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides a comprehensive enforcement scheme designed to eliminate disability discrimination through both administrative and judicial mechanisms, offering extensive remedies that serve both compensatory and deterrent functions. Government Code Section 12920.5 establishes that the enforcement scheme and remedies for disability discrimination are the same as those provided under Fair Employment and Housing Act generally to prevent and redress the […]
read moreIn California, non-compete agreements are almost always unenforceable, and your employer generally cannot prevent you from working for competitors or starting your own business, regardless of what you may have signed. California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 broadly prohibits contracts that restrain anyone from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business, making the state unique in providing such comprehensive […]
read moreFair Employment and Housing Act‘s (FEHA) definition of disability is notably broader and more inclusive than federal disability laws, reflecting California’s commitment to comprehensive protection for individuals with impairments. The Act recognizes three main categories: physical disability, mental disability, and medical condition, each with specific legal definitions and protections. Physical Disability under Government Code Section 12926(m)(1) includes any physiological […]
read moreThe California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), codified in Government Code sections 12900 et seq., stands as one of the most comprehensive and employee-protective civil rights laws in the United States. The Legislature enacted FEHA with a clear purpose: “to provide effective remedies to eliminate such discrimination, including discrimination not just because of one […]
read moreYour job is more than just a source of income. It is a major part of your lifestyle. If you have been the victim of wrongful termination, wrongful demotion or any kind of discriminatory business practices, it is time to take action and contact a Ventura employment law attorney that can help. Attorney Matthew A. Kaufman and the team at The Kaufman Law Firm bring experience and a vast arsenal of legal resources to help clients recover the money they deserve.
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