California workers are becoming increasingly willing to complain about workplace mistreatment and illegal behaviors. That is often connected to sexual harassment and various forms of discrimination. Sexual harassment has come to the forefront as part of the “me too”...
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Five forms of non-physical sexual harassment
No one should ever have to experience sexual harassment, in the workplace or elsewhere. Unfortunately, thousands of people suffer sexual harassment every year. In many cases, an employee can suffer from harassment without any physical touch taking place. Here are five...
Hair-based discrimination is still a problem for Black women
Hairstyles are more than just personal preference. For some workers, they are part of their cultural and racial identity. So, it is distressing for a person to be discriminated against in the workplace based solely on their hairstyle or texture. Is this a significant...
Here’s what to look for when building your discrimination case
You deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace and have the ability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. But if you’re reading this blog post, you probably know all too well that workplace discrimination is real and prevalent. But even if you suspect that...
California law protects an employee’s right to disclose
The state of California has laws and guidelines regarding the language employers can include in employment contracts. Specifically, the guidelines do not let employers hide behind onboarding agreements, severance agreements and settlement agreements when acts of...
Can it be quid pro quo harassment if I agree to the sexual acts?
Your boss is making sexual advances toward you at work, and you do not like it. You ask your boss to stop, but your pleas are ignored, and the advances continue. Your boss may even make promises to advance your career if you consent to the advances or threaten to fire...
Subtle signs of workplace retaliation
Sometimes raising a concern about your workplace or coworkers is essential to maintaining a safe environment. While some companies welcome feedback and ways to support their workers, other employers may be frustrated or feel that investigating the issue is a waste of...
The detrimental effects of wrongful termination
Losing your job can derail your entire life. When your job loss is the result of a wrongful termination, the short- and long-term effects on nearly all aspects of you and your family’s life can be even worse. California is an at-will employment state, which means that...
Was your ADA undue hardship finding justified?
Holding down a job when you’re disabled can be challenging, to say the least. Even though you have the skills necessary to complete the job, you might come face to face with everyday obstacles that prevent you from optimal performance. You certainly don’t want those...
How common is sexual harassment in restaurants?
You deserve to be safe in your place of work. While this certainly includes your physical safety, it also includes protection from discrimination and harassment. Yet, egregious workplace behavior like sexual harassment occurs all the time, which may leave you feeling...