With the enactment of SB 1137, California has explicitly recognized “intersectionality” under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and related statutes: or the idea that in certain instances, discrimination is not based solely on one trait, but rather based on the combination of two or more protected characteristics. Intersectionality is an analytical framework
As we usher in 2025, California employers face a range of new legal requirements aimed at enhancing protections against workplace discrimination and improving employee rights. From expanding anti-discrimination protections to refining leave policies, the following legislative updates demand attention. Here’s what employers need to know about Assembly Bills (“AB”) 672, 1815, and 2499, as well