Monthly Archives: January 2019
What Is “Regarded-As” Disability Discrimination?
It is against the law for any California employer to discriminate against an employee based on a disability. But is also unlawful for an employer to take an adverse action based on an employee’s perceived disability. This is known in legal parlance as “regarded-as” disability discrimination. It basically covers situations where an employer incorrectly… Read More »
California Bans “Secret” Sexual Harassment Settlements
In light of the ongoing scandals surrounding high-profile cases of sexual harassment and sexual assault, California legislators have moved to restrict the ability of employers and other parties to enforce confidentiality clauses in civil settlement agreements. Many California businesses choose to resolve sexual harassment and related allegations out-of-court, but only on the condition of… Read More »
Are Unpaid Internships Legal in California? The Low Down on Internships
Many California college students and recent graduates are offered unpaid internships so they can “learn about” a particular industry. By some accounts, there are over 1.5 million unpaid interns working in the United States. But is it really legal to ask someone to work for no pay? The answer is maybe – under certain… Read More »
