You have the right to work without fear of discrimination or harassment, but unfortunately, employers do not always respect this right. You may find that you are a victim of discrimination for a variety of reasons, including your pregnancy. While having a baby should be a time of excitement, it could also negatively impact your career. If this happened to you, you do not have to suffer in silence.
Is PTSD a protected disability?
If you are one of the estimated 8 million adult Americans suffering from PTSD, i.e., Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, you know that your symptoms can appear at virtually any moment. At work, your PTSD symptoms may cause you memory problems, concentration problems or make it impossible for you to have and maintain good interactions with your coworkers.
How can you know if you're experiencing sexual harassment?
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job without fear of mistreatment of any kind. Harassment of a sexual nature is reprehensible in any environment, but it is especially so in a professional setting. Victims of workplace sexual harassment are often ashamed, uncertain and afraid, but they have rights and legal options. They do not have to suffer alone.
Can your employer fire you for taking medical leave?
California is an employment at will state. This means that, in most cases, both you or your employer can end your employment any time either of you wishes to, with or without cause.
Deciding whether a wrongful termination suit is right for you
Though life is not always fair, some people may feel as if others have treated them particularly unfairly. For instance, you may have had a job that you loved to do, but your employer or co-workers may have made you feel uncomfortable due to your gender or race. You may even have felt an increase in unfair treatment after filing a complaint regarding the discrimination or for other concerning issues in the workplace.
