Tag: Fair Employment and Housing Act
Labor Law Proposals to Keep an Eye On
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss four current state legislative proposals…
Bias, Discrimination Concerns Over Video Resume Platform
Following the release of a survey that found video chat proficiency to be the most in-demand job skill right now, social media platform Tik Tok…
Addressing Age Discrimination in Employment
Ageism in employment — a bias against workers 40 years of age and older — is experienced more during the job search process than in…
Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace
Each year, an estimated 500 million workdays are lost to alcohol-related issues, costing $240 billion annually — and 72 percent of that is due to…
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Released
On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated its COVID-19 guidance, addressing several vaccination-related questions. The updated guidance replaces…
If 65+ Employee Falters, Focus on Job Performance, Not Age
We have an employee who is over the age of 65 and has worked for us for several years, but recently his cognitive skills appear…
U.S. Supreme Court Extends Sexual Orientation, Transgender Protections
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling on whether a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity fall within Title VII of the Civil Rights…
