What is FEHA and who does it cover?

FEHA doesn’t only cover employers. It also covers labor organizations, employment bureaus and people who aid and abet violations of the act. FEHA prohibits all kinds of employment discrimination.

What is the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)?

The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) applies to public and private employers, labor organizations and employment agencies. It is illegal for employers of five or more employees to discriminate against job applicants and employees because of a protected category, or retaliate against them because they have asserted their rights under the law.

What is the difference between fefeha and federal employment protection?

FEHA’s protections are generally more encompassing (they cover more ground for more people) than federal protections are. In 2016, new regulations went into effect to strengthen the Fair Housing Employment and Housing Act. Those new regulations: Require employers to create anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies

What are the FEHA’s laws against retaliation?

The FEHA also prohibits retaliation against anyone for opposing any practice forbidden by the Act or for filing a complaint, testifying, or assisting in proceedings under the FEHA.

What constitutes harassment under FEHA?

Under FEHA, harassment is prohibited in all workplaces, including those with fewer than five employees and the statute prohibits harassment based on a protected category against an employee, an applicant, an unpaid intern or volunteer or a contractor.

How do I negotiate a settlement in my FEHA case?

Settlements in FEHA cases can actually be quite complex and require complex negotiations. Whether seeking an investigation under FEHA or a suit in court, the process usually begins with the victim filing a complaint of discrimination with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.