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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Concerning COVID-19 Vaccinations and California Employment Law
- June 29, 2021
Can employers require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19? Yes, but employers must not violate the rights of employees with (1) disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, or (2) sincerely-held religious beliefs,…
The Rights of California Workers Affected by the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Health Emergency
- October 6, 2020
The following is a brief discussion of several California and federal laws protecting employees affected by Covid-19. The application of these laws depends on the circumstances and requires a case-by-case analysis. DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION: Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees…
Ninth Circuit Holds Proposition 8 Unconstitutionally Discriminates Against Gays and Lesbians
- February 8, 2012
Yesterday, in Perry v. Brown, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declared unconstitutional Proposition 8, which took away the rights of gays and lesbians to use the designation of “marriage” to describe their committed relationships and, thus, deprived them…