Can an employer in California legally not hire a tobacco smoker?
California law states that an employer may not permit smoking in an enclosed workplace. Smoking may only be permitted in non-work spaces that are safe and hazard-free.
What is the mission of the California Department of Fair Employment and housing?
The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking. March 9, 2021 – New release: DFEH’s March newsletter.
How does a fair plan work in California?
The California FAIR Plan does not estimate the fair market value of your property, the cost to rebuild your property, or the cost of labor and materials in your (or any other) area, or determine the appropriateness of the coverage you request.
Is the Department of Fair Employment and housing closed?
As the State of California and our communities mobilize to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), most of the staff at the Department of Fair Employment and Housing are working remotely. Please note that our Bakersfield, Elk Grove, Fremont, Fresno, and Los Angeles office sites are closed due to Governor health orders.
What do employers need to know about California?
California requires that employers create a workspace environment free from discrimination and harassment, and develop a harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention policy that includes all of the components set forth in California’s regulations regarding the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking. March 9, 2021 – New release: DFEH’s March newsletter.
The California FAIR Plan does not estimate the fair market value of your property, the cost to rebuild your property, or the cost of labor and materials in your (or any other) area, or determine the appropriateness of the coverage you request.
As the State of California and our communities mobilize to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), most of the staff at the Department of Fair Employment and Housing are working remotely. Please note that our Bakersfield, Elk Grove, Fremont, Fresno, and Los Angeles office sites are closed due to Governor health orders.
Who is responsible for enforcing fair employment and housing laws?
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is responsible for enforcing state laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee because of the categories listed in the box “Who is Protected?”