Heidari Law Group Blog

Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. In Riverside and throughout California, this kind of treatment is unlawful. The law protects your right to be considered for jobs, to work, and to take leave or request reasonable accommodations...

In Riverside workplaces, everyone deserves the same chance to do their job without unfair barriers. Federal and California laws recognize that. Under the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 decision, discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is treated as sex discrimination under Title VII. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA),...

Gender discrimination in Riverside workplaces can show up in subtle ways or in more obvious forms. The law protects workers from unfavorable treatment because of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or related medical conditions. That protection covers hiring and firing decisions, pay and bonuses, promotions, training, scheduling, work assignments,...

Disability discrimination in Riverside workplaces is prohibited under both federal and California law. Employers are expected to provide equal opportunities and, when appropriate, reasonable accommodations that allow qualified employees to perform their jobs. If you’re navigating a health condition at work, understanding the basics can make day-to-day decisions clearer and less...

Age discrimination can be subtle, especially in busy workplaces across Riverside where teams mix newer hires with seasoned professionals. Both federal and California laws protect workers who are 40 or older from employment decisions based on age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to many employers with 20 or...

California is an at-will employment state, but that doesn’t mean any termination is lawful. A firing can be “wrongful” when it violates state or federal law or goes against clear public policy. In Oxnard and throughout Ventura County, that often involves termination based on a protected characteristic, retaliation for speaking up,...

Most Oxnard workplaces aim to do the right thing. Still, problems can arise when someone speaks up about a concern and then faces negative treatment because of it. That’s retaliation. In simple terms, retaliation happens when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee for engaging in a legally protected...

Workplace harassment can undermine a team’s morale and productivity, and it is not something employees in Oxnard have to accept. Under California and federal law, harassment is unlawful when unwelcome conduct targets a protected characteristic or when the behavior becomes so severe or pervasive that it creates a hostile work environment....

Oxnard’s workforce is diverse, spanning agriculture, logistics, healthcare, hospitality, and public service. With so many different roles and workplaces, questions about fair treatment come up often. Workplace discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavorably because of a protected characteristic, such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex,...