The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional uncertainty and anxiety for many pregnant employees and new parents. As employers change their businesses to comply with social distancing and stay-at-home orders, pregnant employees and new parents are increasingly concerned about job security and staying healthy at work. To respond to these concerns,…

On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency to curb the spread of COVID-19. Governor Newsom’s orders have resulted in the closure of a number of nonessential businesses and a wide range of workplaces. As a result, many employers are reducing their workforces or allowing employees to…

How common is pregnancy discrimination in large corporations in California and across the country? While many companies have taken steps to improve their benefits for pregnant women in the workplace over the last decade, female employees continue to suffer work-related consequences when they decide to get pregnant. For many women,…

If you believe you have faced discrimination in the workplace, or if you have been the victim of sexual harassment, you may be thinking about filing a complaint. You may have looked into your options, and you may have realized that many employment discrimination claims can be filed under either…