Alexander Krakow + Glick LLP
Los Angeles, California Employment Law Blog
State and federal laws prohibit ageist employment discrimination
Many Americans are living longer and participating in the workforce well after the traditional retirement age. However, too many employers continue to discriminate against “older” employees. From denied training opportunities to career change hurdles or even the loss...
Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
Sexual harassment occurs in just about every industry across California and the United States, and research shows that many who experience it face additional hardships in the aftermath. A substantial percentage of sexual harassment victims report that they face...
Does the state minimum wage automatically increase?
Since minimum wage laws vary by state, how much you may earn in minimum wage will vary depending on which state you live in. Also, in some states, the minimum wage automatically goes up depending on certain conditions. California is one of these states. Its minimum...
What rights do you have as a pregnant woman in the workplace?
Pregnancy discrimination laws exist to give pregnant women, or women experiencing pregnancy-related health issues, certain rights and protections while at work. As long as you work for an employer that maintains a staff of at least 15 people, that employer must abide...
Sexual harassment a pervasive problem in health care
Sexual harassment affects people from all walks of life, and it is also an issue in virtually every type of work environment. While sexual harassment occurs in all industries, it is statistically more common in some fields than in others. If you count yourself among...
Pros and cons of NDAs for employees
Over the last couple of decades, more and more employees in the U.S. have been asked to sign nondisclosure agreements as part of their standard new-hire onboarding process when joining a new company. The practice has become so commonplace that few question these...
California’s whistleblower protections
From individuals within the federal government on down to employees of local businesses, there seems to be an unending arena in which a person may want or need to come forward with information that exposes wrongdoing on the part of a company, government agency or...
Know how to identify wrongful termination
When people lose their jobs, they may sometimes feel blind-sided because they thought everything was going just fine. It is important to remember that there are situations when it is illegal to fire an employee. It is a good idea for people to recognize these...
How can veterans protect against job discrimination?
If you are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, you gave of yourself and sacrificed for your country. Returning to civilian life requires a big adjustment from your enlisted years. And, it generally also means reentering the civilian workforce. As you search...
Facts to know about workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment remains a significant problem in the American workplace, even as awareness of this issue increases. Understanding the reality of sexual harassment can give employees the strength to seek help. Learn more about detecting, preventing and fighting back...
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