Age discrimination is an unfortunate reality for many people looking for work in California and around the country. The people who are most impacted by it are the oldest and youngest job candidates. Both the baby boomer generation and Generation Z members face hiring...
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Is sexual harassment subtle at times?
Sexual harassment could be overt and blatant. Gross sexual comments or direct requests for sexual favors would be inexcusable and hardly defensible. Sometimes, sexual harassment takes more subtle forms in California offices. Regardless, "subtle sexual harassment" is...
Harassment, rights and frat-style workplaces
New York City is host to some of the biggest companies in the world, and it is one of the media capitals of the world as well. Companies know all their announcements will be covered. New York is also home to plenty of financiers looking for the next big thing, and...
How prevalent is age discrimination in the IT field?
Discrimination in the IT field only seems to increase in California and other states. Specifically, age discrimination has been a problem that has grown in recent years. In 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found that Intel had discriminated against...
When does unwanted conduct become sexual harassment?
Federally, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 contains baseline protection for workers against sexual harassment. As HR Knowledge's Guide to Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers booklet states, conduct that many people may consider simply distasteful...
Am I being discriminated against at work based on race or color?
In San Jose and the surrounding areas, greater attention is being paid to workplace issues and potential violations of employee rights. While much of the focus has been on sexual harassment, various forms of discrimination are still occurring with troubling...
What are your employee rights if you become visually impaired?
If your vision has significantly declined or you become legally blind, this will affect your job performance. It's important to know your rights as an employee so you can continue to support yourself financially despite your disability. If you're a California resident...
Is your workplace a hostile environment?
There are many ways a California workplace can become a hostile environment and make it difficult for employees to do their job well. The environment can be discriminatory and cause employees to feel verbally abused or intimidated. The workplace may feel unwelcome and...
Does ERISA cover my retirement plan?
Many California residents contribute to a retirement account that is prepared to fund their after-working lives. There are many different types of retirement accounts, including IRAs, pensions, and 401(k)s. To help ensure that workers’ retirement accounts stay safe,...
Jokes and racial harassment in the workplace
Despite California and federal statutes that are designed to prohibit racial discrimination and racial harassment in the workplace, these types of activities still exist. A fair question is whether racially tinged jokes, epithets and language constitute workplace...