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The Americans with Disabilities Act establishes certain requirements for employers regarding accommodations for employees with disabilities. One of these requirements applies to whether an employer may deny a disabled employee’s request for an accomodation. Employers must usually grant an employee’s accommodation requests unless it would “impose an undue hardship on the operation of its business.” Such laws protect employees from

Employment lawyers handle cases related to federal and state employment laws. Employment laws govern a wide variety of issues, such as employee benefits, wages, harassment, discrimination, and terminating employment.  If you believe that your employer violated your rights, you may want to consult with an employment lawyer. However, how do you choose the best employment lawyer for you? Steps to

It’s not uncommon for California employers to offer students and recent graduates unpaid internships instead of paid employment opportunities. They may present these internships as beneficial learning opportunities. However, you may wonder whether it’s legal to offer unpaid internships in California. The answer is “sometimes.” The lawfulness of an unpaid internship depends on a number of factors. Does an Unpaid

California workers are protected by a variety of federal and state labor and employment laws. The Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) is a state law that gives employees the right to file lawsuits against their employers for labor law violations.  A PAGA claim is different from other lawsuits. The employee is not suing their employer for compensation of damages. Rather,

What is the difference between the EEOC and the DFEH? The simple answer is that the EEOC stands for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It is an independent agency within the U.S. government responsible for enforcing federal laws against workplace discrimination. California DFEH stands for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. It falls under the Business, Consumer Affairs,

Being misclassified as an independent contractor can deny you the benefits and rights of an employee in California. For example, you may not be protected for work-related injuries, and you could pay higher taxes as a self-employed individual. In addition, as an independent contractor, you would not be entitled to unemployment benefits if you are fired or laid off. State