Starting in 2014, California will add new protections for “whistleblowers.” The new law will protect employees who complain internally within the company, as well as externally to government agencies, as the law currently provides. Under current law, an employer may not make, adopt, or enforce any rule, regulation or policy…
Starting in 2014, California’s employment discrimination law, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), will cover two new classes of protected characteristics. Beginning in January, military and veteran status will now be protected the same way as race, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc. The change will define the…
The California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) has an excellent blog on current developments and legislative progress in employment law called CELA Voice. Give it a read here.
Beginning January 1, 2014, California employers will be prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against an employee because he or she is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Existing law protects an employee who takes time off to attend to issues that arise as a result of domestic…
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