Month: July 2019

Can an Employer Ask for Proof of Disability in California?

Posted in Discrimination on May 19, 2025

Understanding the legal boundaries of employer requests regarding workplace accommodation and disability rights processes presents significant complexity. A common question arises, “Is it within legal bounds for employers in California to require proof of disability from their employees?” Employees maintain their right to keep medical information private, but employers can demand documentation from their employees… read more

Your Rights as a Cancer Patient in the Workplace in California

Posted in Discrimination on September 28, 2022

Finding out you have cancer is hard enough without also having to deal with requesting time off work, explaining your situation to your boss and dealing with workplace discrimination. The National Cancer Institute estimates over 1.7 million new cancer cases arise each year. More than 40% of cancer patients are working adults. You are not… read more