Whistleblower Retaliation at Work: What California Labor Code 1102.5 Covers
If you reported something at work that you believed was illegal, and things changed for you afterward, you are not imagining the connection. California law treats whistleblower retaliation as a serious violation, and Labor Code § 1102.5 is the statute that does most of the work. Here’s what the law says, what counts as protected […]
Wrongful Termination Public Policy Claims: What California Law Protects
If you were fired after refusing to break the law, reporting a violation, or using a legal right, you may be asking a simple question: can my employer actually do that? California is an at-will state, but at-will does not mean anything goes. When the reason for a firing violates a fundamental public policy, the […]
What Counts as Disability Discrimination at Work in California?
If your employer changed how they treated you after learning about a medical condition, you may be asking whether that was legal. Disability discrimination happens more often than most employees realize, and it is not always as obvious as an outright firing. Under California law, employers have a legal obligation to treat employees with disabilities […]
AB 250 Explained: California’s New Revival Window for Sexual Assault Claims
If you were told years ago that it was too late to sue over a sexual assault, California law just changed the answer. Under AB 250, a new revival window opened on January 1, 2026, and it runs through December 31, 2027. During this two year period, survivors whose civil claims were previously barred by […]
What Is the Difference Between Harassment and Assault?
If something happened to you at work in Newport Beach or elsewhere along the Orange County coast, you may be asking yourself what is the difference between harassment and assault, and whether the label even matters. It matters more than you might think. Harassment and assault are governed by different legal standards, require different kinds […]
Employee Discrimination: Protecting Your Rights Under FEHA
Employee discrimination happens when an employer treats a worker unfairly because of a protected characteristic rather than job performance. Under California law, employee discrimination is illegal in hiring, pay, promotion, discipline, and termination decisions. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the state law that makes this unlawful, and it applies to employers […]
Pregnancy Discrimination at Work in California: Know Your Rights
California gives pregnant employees some of the strongest protections in the country. That does not stop employers from cutting hours after an announcement, denying a schedule change a doctor recommended, or quietly filling a position while someone is out on leave. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or recovering from childbirth, state law gives […]
FAQ: Your Top Questions About Filing a Harassment Claim in California
Most people searching for how to file a harassment claim are not looking for legal theory. They want to know where the paperwork goes, how long they have, and what happens to their job after they file. This FAQ answers the questions California employees ask most often. Every answer is grounded in the California Fair […]
What to do If You Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work
Most people searching for what to do if you have been sexually harassed at work are not looking for legal theory. They want to know what to write down, who to tell, what to say, and what happens next. California gives you more protection than federal law does, but those protections depend on steps you […]
How California Protects Victims of Workplace Sexual Violence
Most workplace misconduct cases start with words. Some do not. When conduct crosses from comments and pressure into unwanted physical contact, coerced sexual acts, or assault, you are no longer dealing only with harassment law. You are dealing with workplace sexual violence, and California gives you more legal tools than most people realize. Those tools […]
