Workplace Disability Access & Accommodation
Alternative Dispute Resolution
ADR Types and Benefits. The Judicial Council of California has created a video series with descriptions of different kinds of dispute resolution and where each might be helpful.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Check If Your Workplace Rights Have Been Violated in California
This quick quiz helps California employees determine whether their situation may involve a workplace rights violation under FEHA. It offers clear, practical guidance and connects users with vetted California employment lawyers who are experienced in handling cases like theirs.
Disabilities in the Workplace : Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing
The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the major laws covering individuals with disabilities, do not affect your employer’s right to prohibit alcohol and illegal drug use at the workplace. Employment rules prohibiting such drug or alcohol use are permissible.
Disabilities in the Workplace: Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations are changes made to a job or the workplace to enable an employee or job applicant to successfully perform the position"s basic duties,to protect health, and to obtain the same benefits of employment as other workers.
Disability Discrimination for Workers and Applicants
What kinds of protections and solutions are offered for people with disabilities? Your rights when applying for a job, interviewing, working on the job, resolving disputes, and taking leaves.
Disability Employment Policy Frequently Asked Questions
If your question is not addressed, please feel free to contact the Office of Disability Employment Policy at InfoODEP@dol.gov
Disability Rights California - Publications
Browse through the statewide disability rights advocacy organization's publications, which cover many areas of the law.
Do I Have a Discrimination Case at Work in California?
Determination of qualifying workplace discrimination case(s)
Ensuring equal access for people with disabilities
Employment and housing discrimination.
Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act
A detailed explanation of what the law covers.
Know Your Rights - Disability Rights
People with disabilities face widespread discrimination, segregation, and exclusion. But federal disability rights laws can provide protection. (Updated October 2023 to reflect additions regarding online hiring and digital discrimination.)
Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF)
What are your rights as a worker? What Is the Underground Economy? Report a bad employer.
Labor Unions: Duty of Fair Representation
A union owes a duty of fair representation to all of the workers it represents. This duty requires that the union act fairly, impartially, and without ill will or discrimination when pursuing a worker"s grievance or when negotiating a new contract with the employer.
Lawyer Referral Service - Fresno County Bar Association
2444 Main Street, Suite 125 Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 264-2619
www.fresnocountybar.org/?pg=clientreferrals
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Pregnancy Accommodations in the Workplace
This resource explains how pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding are protected in the workplace. It shows how to ask for helpful changes like more breaks, lighter duties, or pumping time, and explains what to do if your employer resists.
Pregnancy Harassment — Hostile Work Environment During and After Pregnancy in California
Pregnancy Harassment at work, KYR
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Overview of rights related to work accommodations needed for pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, etc.
Protecting Workers from the Dangers of Wildfire Smoke
The page from the California Department of Industrial Relations provides guidance on protecting workers from the health risks associated with wildfire smoke. It outlines safety regulations, recommended practices for employers, and resources for understanding the effects of smoke exposure. The goal is to ensure worker safety during wildfire events by promoting awareness and preventive measures.
Telling Your Boss About Your Pregnancy
Figuring out how to manage pregnancy and work can be challenging. This guide can help. It explains your legal protections and gives you practical tips on when to tell your boss, what to say, and how to ask for time off and workplace changes you may need.
Undocumented Workers' Employment and Paid Leave Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Work-Leave, the ADA, and the FMLA
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and ADA grant leaves of absence.
Wrongful Termination
The general rule in California is that employees are considered to employed "at will," meaning that they may be fired at any time by their employers, for any reason or for no reason at all. However, there are important exceptions to the "at will" rule.