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Federal and California state whistleblower laws protect all California employees. This set of legal protections shields employees who report a violation of any law, rule, or regulation; gross mismanagement; a gross waste of funds; an abuse of authority; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety by their employer, from retaliation. Whistleblower […]

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) makes hostile work environments unlawful. It can be tricky to determine what qualifies as unlawfully hostile work environment, versus a toxic, but not illegal, work environment. Sexual harassment is one of the primary causes of an unlawful hostile work environment. Below we will review what qualifies as […]

According to the CDC, 1 in 5 adults in America deals with mental health issues in a given year, and over 50% will be diagnosed with a mental disability in their lifetime. Mental disabilities may create additional challenges in many aspects of life, but they should not impact your status in the workplace. In Los […]

Understanding How Retaliation Impacts Workers in California State and federal law protect employees from workplace retaliation. Employees are entitled to engage in protected activities, including but not limited to voicing concerns about unsafe or illegal conduct, lodging complaints about unlawful discrimination at work, and requesting necessary accommodations, without the fear of experiencing retaliation.  If, after […]

The Role of a Sexual Assault Attorney in Supporting Survivors If you or someone you know is facing sexual assault in the workplace in Los Angeles, reach out to a Los Angeles employment attorney. Whether or not you are confident about wanting to pursue legal claims, consulting with an attorney is always smart; discussing your […]

Federal, State, and local Los Angeles employment laws make it unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your race, ethnicity, and/or national origin. Unfortunately, despite laws making race-based employment discrimination illegal, racism is not uncommon in the workplace. In 2023, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) reported […]

In Los Angeles workplaces, sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality, impacting employees of all gender and sexual identities on a daily basis. In California, more than 5,000 workers file a claim for workplace sexual harassment each year with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), while hundreds more file claims for workplace sexual […]

Federal and California State laws prohibit pay discrimination and require that individuals be paid equally for “substantially similar” work regardless of their sex, race, or ethnicity. However, despite legal protections, wage inequality is common in the American workplace. Equal pay attorneys can use their expertise to help you navigate your pay discrimination claims and fight […]

Nearly 85% of large employers have begun implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into their workplaces. For businesses, AI has the power to increase efficiency, productivity, customer service, quality control, and employee safety, and to decrease the costs of human labor. Alongside tremendous opportunities for progress presented by AI, the new technology also presents significant pitfalls […]

Your race should never impact your status at work. Both State and Federal Law make it illegal for employers to discriminate against you on the basis of an employees’ race, ethnicity, and/or national origin. Employers may not discriminate against any employee or job applicant in any aspect of employment, including but not limited to hiring, […]

All employees have the right to work in a safe work environment free of unwanted workplace sexual harassment, assault, or abuse. Unfortunately, sexual harassment, assault, and abuse occur at work. Assault and harassment can be extremely traumatic and life-altering experiences. After experiencing any form of sexual abuse at work it can be hard to know […]

Workplaces are full of complex relationships, dynamics, and rules. They are also governed by a complex and ever-changing patchwork of state and federal courts and federal, state, and local laws. Navruz Avloni is an experienced California employment law attorney based in San Francisco, California. Avloni Law is dedicated to helping employees fight for their rights […]