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The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Expands

California has always been on the forefront in prohibiting discrimination in employment and housing. Now, it adds an additional class to be protected — military and veteran status. Special status for those who served Effective January 1, 2014, California law … Continue reading

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Don’t Ask and Don’t Tell About Criminal Records When Applying for Jobs

It is estimated that one in four adult Californians has an arrest or conviction record. To remove the barriers to employment at a time when U.S. unemployment is more than seven percent, California enacted a law that prohibits state and … Continue reading

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