Job Discrimination and Harassment

If you cannot afford the filing fee or other court costs, you may qualify to have these fees and costs waived by the court.

As an employee you have the right to file a complaint about workplace and health saftey.

How are religious beliefs protected in the workplace? What qualifies as a religion or a religious belief or practice?

Since 1986, the immigration law requires employers to only hire workers who have authorization by the U.S. government to work in this country. The law requires employers to check (verify) the identity and work eligibility of each employee. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of immigration status or national origin, you may be able to file a charge against your employer. Your union or an advocate from an immigrant rights group may be able to help you with this charge. You can contact them at 1-800-255-7688 or, for TDD 1-800- 237-2515 (both numbers are free).

This section will give you general guidelines for how to best prepare yourself for court.

Women affected by pregnancy must be treated the same.

ADR is usually less formal, less expensive, and less time-consuming than a trial.

Signed on October 6, 215, the California Fair Pay Act, strengthens the California Equal Pay Act, which prohibited an employer from paying its employees less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work.

Is your background record wrong? Was there a delay or problem?

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Race/color can't be part of a decision by your employer.

Can my employer get my summary criminal history?

To legally hire any employee in the United States, an employer must be able to verify that the applicant is eligible to work in the United States. You must prove that you are eligible to work. Employers are required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to record verification that you showed the employer documents that prove you are authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment laws against discrimination.

Names and pronouns, restroom accessibility, and dress codes.

With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.

Equality in pay and compensation is protected under the law.

Ways sex discrimination happens, and what you can do.

State law protections for your sexual orientation.

What are your rights as a worker? What Is the Underground Economy? Report a bad employer.

Is there missing or incorrect info about your federal record?

What you can do if you've been sexually harassed.

Your age can't be a factor in an employer's decisions.

Requirements for your employer to see your credit report.

Employers must get permission before asking for a report.

Religion can't be part of a decision by your employer.

The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (the "Reservists Act") is the federal law that provides job and benefit protection for U.S. Military Reservists.

Your right to a workplace without unwelcome sexual conduct.

Everyone inside the U.S. has certain legal rights, regardless of your immigration status.

Federal law prohibits: 1) citizenship status discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee, 2) national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee, 3) unfair documentary practices during the employment eligibility verification, Form I-9 and E-Verify, and 4) retaliation or intimidation. If you feel you have suffered one of these forms of discrimination, call US Department of Justice Worker Hotline: 1-800-255-7688.

The article address employment policies regarding discrimination, harassments, inquiries, dress code and forced resignation.

Laws and regulations, practical information, recent case law.

If you are a federal employee or job applicant, the law protects you from discrimination because of your race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (4 or older), disability or genetic information.

Sexual harassment of all types is not allowed by law.

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.

How long does the mediation process take?

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.

FAQ on employment rights if you are or become pregnant.