Cadry Law Group, P.C.

07/30/2025

In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides broad protections against discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. While employers often assume they have discretion when deciding whether to renew seasonal or temporary employees’ contracts, non-renewal decisions are not i...

01/02/2024

New law establishing rebuttable presumption in retaliation claims...

12/13/2023

There's no law against being a jerk. But when does an employer's nasty behavior cross the line into unlawful conduct?

We often get questions as to whether a boss’s unnecessarily rude and demeaning behavior (without anything more) is, in itself, actionable harassment. Well…it depends! Having a rude, demeaning, or outright hostile boss represents an all-too-common misery that can turn work into a demoralizing ord...

05/31/2023

Whistleblower Protections for California Employees

Whistleblowers are employees who bravely expose illegal or unethical activities within their organizations. They play a vital role in upholding the law and maintaining ethical standards. Unfortunately, these individuals often face retaliation, such as demotion, termination, or harassment, from their...

05/24/2023

Newly Added Protections for Whistleblowers

In a landmark ruling that represents a significant victory for California employees, the California Supreme Court has provided an important clarification of Labor Code section 1102.5(b). This important statute, often referred to as California's whistleblower statute, is designed to safeguard employe...

05/23/2023

Joint Employer Liability for Fast Food Franchisors

California's legislative landscape is poised for a significant shift with the introduction of the "Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act," also known as Assembly Bill 1228. This legislation seeks to establish a joint employer liability framework in the fast food industry, holding franchisors accou...

05/09/2023

Atkins v. St. Cecilia and the Ministerial Exception in Age Discrimination Cases

In a noteworthy age discrimination case filed by former St. Cecilia School employee Kristen Atkins, the appellate court recently reversed the trial court's summary judgment in favor of the school. The court determined that there were triable issues of material fact as to whether Atkins's job positio...

04/26/2023

Navigating the Avoidable Consequences Doctrine in CA Employment Law

California employment law provides strong protections for employees against discrimination, harassment, and other workplace injustices. However, it is crucial for employees to understand their responsibilities in mitigating the impact of such situations. One aspect of employment law that may affect....

04/19/2023

Understanding SB 1044: Protecting Employees in Emergency Conditions

California Senate Bill (SB) 1044, which added Section 1139 to the California Labor Code, has become a critical piece of legislation in protecting employees' rights in the face of unsafe working conditions. This article will delve into the background and purpose of SB 1044, discuss what qualifies as....

04/09/2023

In a recent decision by the Ninth Circuit, the court reversed the district court's dismissal of a Plaintiff's complaint challenging a state employer's refusal to allow a religious addendum to the public employee loyalty oath set forth in the California Constitution. The Court held that Plaintiff sta...

04/03/2023

Our Latest Blog Post!

Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue in the workplace, and California employment law provides several avenues for employees to address this problem. One such avenue is the strict liability standard that applies to harassment committed by a supervisor or someone with supervisory authority. What is....

03/18/2021

Pregnancy Discrimination occurs where an adverse employment action (e.g. hiring, firing, demotion, harassment) is taken against a expectant mother or a woman who intends to become pregnant. Pregnancy discrimination includes, but is certainly not limited to, termination from employment after informin...