If you work in California and have a disability, you are in luck, at least compared to workers in other states. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is one of the most protective disability discrimination laws in the country, and it exceeds federal law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in nearly every important respect. The Legislature made this explicit […]
read moreFair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides employers with several legitimate defenses to disability discrimination claims, while maintaining strong protections for disabled employees. These defenses reflect the balance between protecting disabled individuals’ rights and recognizing legitimate business needs and safety concerns. Undue Hardship Defense: Government Code Section 12940(m) allows employers to avoid providing reasonable accommodation if they can demonstrate that doing […]
read moreRetaliation is one of the most dangerous weapons in an employer’s arsenal, and California law treats it as such. When an employer punishes an employee for exercising their legal rights, they are not just harming that individual worker. They are sending a message to every other employee: keep your head down, keep your mouth shut, […]
read moreFor disabled employees. the interactive process under FEHA is supposed to ensure a 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. Below is some information concerning the employer’s duty to engage in the interactive process. It’s the Employer’s Obligations! Employers must engage in a “timely, good faith interactive process” in […]
read moreIf you believe you’re experiencing discrimination but lack concrete evidence, take immediate action to protect your rights under California employment law. Start documenting everything. Create detailed written records of discriminatory incidents, including dates, times, locations, witnesses, and specific statements or actions. Note patterns of differential treatment compared to similarly situated employees. Save all work-related communications and performance evaluations. […]
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 moreUnderstanding 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 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 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 […]
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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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