If you are a Golden State employee seeking unemployment benefits, California eligibility requirements can be confusing. As one of the most populous states in the U.S., California offers a comprehensive unemployment insurance program designed to provide temporary financial assistance to eligible individuals. However, to access these benefits, workers must...
Many employees who experience mistreatment at work don’t realize there are deadlines for legal action. The statute of limitations for employment claims in California ranges from one to four years, depending on the situation. Waiting too long to file a claim can mean missing out on compensation or holding...
For most employees, a workplace leave of absence is no picnic. Unlike vacation days, job leave gives employees a temporary break from work to deal with specific family, medical, or life events. Many companies today offer leave time to workers facing personal challenges. However, employees often fear that extended...
Despite recent societal changes, thousands of employees each year continue to face types of workplace discrimination. One of the most common forms of discrimination in the workplace is ageism, also referred to as age-based discrimination, which can significantly impact the lives and careers of workers who are victims of...
California has several laws that protect employees who “blow the whistle” on their employer’s illegal conduct. However, some people hesitate to report their employer, especially if they are contract or temporary workers. Employers sometimes assume that temporary or contract workers have fewer rights with respect to whistleblower protections than...
The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank has saturated the news, as venture capital funds and other high-net-worth individuals scramble to ensure their billions of dollars are safe. One group of individuals is footnoted in these media articles and blog posts—the vulnerable employees of start-up companies. Media suggests that employees...
If you are qualified for a job and willing to work, why should your age affect your employment opportunities? The short answer is that your age should not be a factor in your professional opportunities, and age-based discrimination is illegal. Victims of age discrimination in California can seek financial...
Although State and federal laws protect employees in California from age discrimination, discrimination remains common. If a former, current, or prospective employer mistreats you for being 40 years old or older, you could be entitled to remedies. But it is easier to avoid ageism than to seek legal relief...
The AARP reports that 78% of older workers either saw or experienced age discrimination in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those same workers expressed interest in learning new skills and jobs yet were largely denied those opportunities or felt they experienced more roadblocks than their younger counterparts. In...
Age discrimination unfairly impacts many workers and those looking for work each year, and COVID-19 appears to have only worsened the problem. Victims of age discrimination may have a claim against their employer or against a business that did not hire them because of their age. Understanding how to...