If you’re attending college now, you may already have experienced mandatory online courses. This could be due to the pandemic, or it may be that your college only offers certain courses online and you want to take one. What sort of disability accommodations does your...
Month: January 2022
What does the FAIR Education Act mean for parents?
Representation matters in school curricula as it does in other parts of life. The 2012 FAIR Education Act is a California law that requires schools to teach about the roles and contributions of various groups, including both men and women, members of ethic and...
What happens to my workplace rights if I get pregnant?
When you get pregnant, it changes everything. It can be physically challenging. It can mean a lot of doctor’s appointments. It’s the beginning of an expensive time in your life. You’re full of emotions, hopes and dreams. The last thing you need is to lose your job....
Can a school suspend or expel a student without evidence?
No. In California, the use of suspensions and expulsions is limited and requires due process. What are suspension and expulsion, exactly? Suspension is a temporary removal of a student from a class or from school grounds. Your school could suspend you from a class, an...
New law bans confidentiality clauses in discrimination settlements
Three years ago, California passed a law prohibiting companies from requiring workers to sign non-disclosure agreements in order to settle workplace sexual harassment, assault and discrimination claims. This was done as a response to the #MeToo movement. Many women...
New California law addresses unsafe quotas in warehouses
If you work in a warehouse or fulfillment center, a new California law may help keep you safer. AB 701 establishes new standards and rules for this type of fast-paced work: It requires companies to make clear what the production quota actually is It ensures workers...