The Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022

Posted by Catherine Chukwueke | Jan 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022 (SB 523) amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to include “reproductive health decision-making” to the list of classes protected from discrimination by employers. “Reproductive health decision-making” as defined “includes, but is not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.”

What is Wrongful Termination?

Posted by Catherine Chukwueke | Jan 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

California is an “at will” state for employment. This means that the employer and the employee can terminate the employment at any time and without notice. If, however, an employer terminates or fires an employee for unlawful reasons, the employee would have the right to file a wrongful termination claim against the employer. Wrongful termination in California often entitles you to compensation and other remedies.

Sexual Harassment: What Employees Need to Know

Posted by Catherine Chukwueke | Dec 13, 2022 | 0 Comments

Sexual harassment is sex discrimination in the workplace. It occurs when an applicant or employee is harassed on the basis of their sex. This includes harassment that is sexual in nature as well as behavior that is offensive in regards to a particular sex in general. Under the Fair Employment Housing and Employment Act (“FEHA”), it is illegal for employers of 5 or more employees to sexually harass an employee, applicant, or unpaid intern.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Posted by Catherine Chukwueke | Dec 07, 2022 | 0 Comments

Sexual harassment is sex discrimination in the workplace. It occurs when an applicant or employee is harassed on the basis of their sex. This includes harassment that is sexual in nature as well as behavior that is offensive in regards to a particular sex in general. Under the Fair Employment Housing and Employment Act (“FEHA”), it is illegal for employers of 5 or more employees to sexually harass an employee, applicant, or unpaid intern.

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