In California and across the nation, people choosing to work for the long-term is undoubtedly a positive. Still, in a culture where youth is celebrated, societal beliefs could impact the workplace and lead to a negative viewpoint of older people. This view might be...
When you are hired to work at the beginning of your career, chances are that you start at the bottom of the ladder. You start learning everything that you can about your job and over time, you climb the ladder and perhaps eventually move on to other, more challenging...
Discrimination continues to plague American workplaces. Those who are subjected to this discrimination can face severe ramifications, including demotion, pay cuts, and even termination, not to mention the emotional toll that is typically taken on these individuals....
Many in California would agree that it is important for women to be in the workplace and hold leadership positions at their jobs. However, there are some people who still believe in the “old boys club” that promotes male workers over female workers. Sometimes women...
Despite the #MeToo movement and public initiatives aimed at stopping sexual harassment, egregious behavior continues to occur in workplaces across America. Sadly, innocent workers are left to pay the price. They can be humiliated and frightened, and their careers can...
Being in a work environment that is dissatisfying is not only unpleasant, it can also be illegal. If the employee takes a complaint to their superior about discriminatory comments from a co-worker or toxic and unfair treatment by a manager, retaliatory actions on the...
Employers in California that have at least 15 employees are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. One of the essential parts of the ADA is an employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled workers. What are...
Potential California employees may not consider the environment, or culture, of their prospective employer when applying for a position. “Bro-culture” and other toxic working environments are beginning to drive quality employees away from employers where this behavior...
In 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted to protect workers 40 years and older from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. In California and throughout the nation, the law still is an important tool. Does the ADEA protect older...
Getting fired or demoted at work can take a tremendous toll on employees and their families. Not only do these actions mean losing income, but they can also mean lost benefits and damage to a professional reputation. While every instance of employment termination can...