All workplaces in the United States should treat employees with respect and without unlawfully discriminating against them. However, unfortunately, many workers are discriminated against each year. This is why laws have been put in place to deter people from discriminating at work and to provide victims of workplace discrimination with the possibility to take legal action.
Standards of equality in the workplace
New labor laws shake up California in 2020
If you already thought that labor laws in California were confusing, hang onto your hat because 2020 is going to usher in some changes that could make things even more complicated.
An overview of California employee pay rights
All employees in California have the right to a safe and fair working environment. To ensure that this is the case, various state laws have been put into place. If these laws are breached by employers, it can be possible for the employees affected to take legal action.
Claiming workers' compensation when pregnant
Being pregnant means that you may have a higher risk of being injured at work. If you have a fairly active job, you may not be able to carry out your normal duties when you are pregnant. For example, if you are a construction worker, you should not be required to carry out any manual or high-risk work that could pose a risk to your health or the health of your baby.
Workers' compensation benefits that you may be entitled to
When an employee is injured while undertaking a work-related activity, any financial damages that they incur as a result will be reimbursed through workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is available to the majority of workers in the United States, but some employees do not take full advantage of it.
