Federal law and state employment statutes protect people from discrimination. There are numerous protected characteristics that should not affect an individual's access to housing, education or employment opportunities. Religion is one of the characteristics that...
Workplace Discrimination
How do employers discriminate against disabled employees?
Even if the law protects disabled employees, there are still many instances of employers treating them poorly. Before you file a complaint, you must first recognize what employers do to put down those working under them Ways employers can discriminate against...
First steps to take as a victim of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can leave employees feeling confused, isolated and unsure of what to do next. Experiencing unfair treatment at work affects more than job performance, as it can also impact emotional well-being and long-term career stability. Understanding the...
Can you be discriminated against for being forward-thinking?
Forward-thinking employees often play a key role in helping to ensure innovation, growth and resilience. These individuals bring fresh ideas, question outdated practices and embrace new technologies that can benefit both teams and the wider organization. Yet, some...
Job security and age bias in the evolving tech workforce
You have dedicated years to building your career, only to see younger colleagues hired at lower wages and placed on fast tracks for promotion. In El Segundo’s competitive tech industry, this is a growing concern for seasoned employees like you. These shifts raise...
Change in law lets more people without driver’s licenses get jobs
Employment discrimination is typically based on a person’s characteristics, like age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability. However, there are many other ways that employers can discriminate against applicants and employees. For example, up until...
Will future employers see your lawsuit in background checks?
Standing up for your rights at work shouldn't put your future at risk. But it's natural to worry whether that choice will follow you into job searches. Some employers look into legal histories, but not all lawsuits appear in background checks. Knowing what’s visible...
Are dress codes a type of discrimination?
Employees sometimes believe that dress codes are too restrictive. They want more freedom of expression and the ability to wear whatever they choose at work. Being required to wear a uniform or even adhere to a business casual dress code may feel like a violation of...
Employees have a right to religious expression in the workplace
In the vibrant tapestry of California's workforce, employees wear more than a uniform or business attire – they carry with them the threads of their cultural and religious identities. With its diverse population, California's workplaces are microcosms of global...
Breaking the glass ceiling
In employment situations, the glass ceiling is a metaphor. It simply illustrates the idea that it is more difficult for some workers to climb the corporate ladder. They feel trapped at a lower level within the hierarchy of the company as if they are being held back by...







