Navigating Conflicting Interests for Different Protected Classes

July 23, 2026 | From HRCalifornia Extra

by Michelle Galbraith, J.D., Employment Law Adviser, CalChamber

Employers often must navigate between the conflicting interests of their employees, which may implicate different protected classes. What does an employer do, for example, when an employee with severe allergies can’t be around a disabled coworker's emotional support animal? Matters become even more complicated when an employee’s protected activity potentially violates company policy.

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