California Employment Law Blog

A recent decision by a California appellate court addresses key issues related to disability discrimination, privacy violations, and discovery disputes in the workplace. The case involved a former employee who filed claims against the Regents of the University of California, arguing that they failed to engage in the interactive process, did not provide reasonable accommodations…

A recent decision from the Court of Appeal of the State of California’s Fourth Appellate District has highlighted important aspects of employment law under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In this case, a former employee brought claims of gender-based harassment, disability discrimination, and retaliation against her employer. While she succeeded in her wrongful…

A recent case before the Fifth Circuit California Court of Appeals highlights the complex legal issues that can arise in employment discrimination claims, especially under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). In this case, an employee hired as a special education psychologist argued that she faced discrimination based on a mental health disability,…

In a recent case before the Sonoma County Superior Court, the court addressed a claim involving the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). The plaintiff, an employee who had worked for a healthcare facility for over two decades, alleged her termination was unlawful after refusing to disclose medical information regarding her COVID-19 vaccination status. The…

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. Under FEHA, it is illegal for an employer to harass an employee based on race and unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who reports racial harassment. These laws are critical for ensuring that employees…

In a recent decision by the Fifth District California Court of Appeals, the court upheld summary judgment in favor of an employer in a case involving claims of disability discrimination and retaliation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The employee, who was terminated by the County, alleged that the termination was based…

A recent case from the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, underscores the challenges employees face in discrimination and retaliation claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). An employee, while on disability leave, engaged in activities that violated his work restrictions and denied such activities in a workers’…

A recent case from the Fourth Appellate District highlights the challenges employees face when seeking justice for discrimination in the workplace. An employee sued her supervisor and employer for age and national origin discrimination under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). The employer moved for summary judgment, claiming it did not meet the…

If you’ve experienced a hostile work environment, you know how damaging it can be to your mental and emotional health. Understanding your rights under California law can help you take the necessary steps to seek justice. Here’s what you need to know about proving a hostile work environment claim. What is a Hostile Work Environment?…

The Court of Appeal of the State of California Second Appellate District found an arbitration agreement between the University of Southern California (USC) and its employee (plaintiff) to be unconscionable. The employee filed a lawsuit against USC and two coworkers, alleging discrimination and harassment. USC sought to compel arbitration based on an agreement the employee…