If you’re facing sexual harassment at work, you may be wondering what to do, and you’re certainly not alone. This is a topic that many people experience, though a large percentage of them never talk about it openly. As such, it’s important to break down some of the...
Few things can be quite as devastating as being called into an employer's office and abruptly fired. Each year, over 100,000 employees in California and other states are wrongfully terminated. In these instances, former employees may be able to win lawsuits allowing...
Your supervisor won’t stop telling you that you should go on a date with him, so you file a sexual harassment complaint. Shortly later, you get a scathing employee evaluation even though you’re the hardest worker in your department. Or take this as another example:...
It's always wise to understand as much as you can about your rights as an employee, including what right you have to expect your employer to provide a workplace that's free from harassment and discrimination. When people think about workplace harassment, they...
Many people in California have been watching the Harvey Weinstein trial closely, especially as it has marked a major moment in the response to sexual harassment on the job. The Weinstein case largely inspired the #MeToo movement that exposed workplace harassment in a...
Two candidates sparred over an issue of pregnancy discrimination during one of the primary debates for the 2020 presidential election. The move created a small stir, but mostly about how effective it would be as a political strategy. Leaving aside any disagreements...
One of the issues with sexual harassment is that it can take many forms. This can lead to some confusion, either with the harassers not realizing that what they are doing is wrong or even with the victims not feeling sure that it’s really harassment. With that in...
Losing a job can be a worker’s worst nightmare. Sometimes, the dismissal can cause workers to get worked up. However, some employees could get severance from employers. That way, they don't have to worry about their income disappearing overnight. Here in California,...
Dismissal from a job rarely leaves workers with a good feeling. That’s because some may wonder how they will pay their mortgage, feed their families, get affordable health coverage and pay other bills. Having the initial discussion with one's boss can cause an...
California employers may not be as knowledgeable as they need to be as far as workers with disabilities are concerned. Federal law does not require disability training; therefore, employers may not always act prudently while facing issues regarding employees with...