Going to work should not result in dread and fear. However, for some residents of California, the thought of dealing with harassment on the job is real. The federal government created laws that govern how employers should handle harassment of employees by other...
Going to work should not elicit fear and discomfort, but for some, it does. When an employee in the San Diego area dreads returning to the workplace due to verbal comments by coworkers and even customers, it may cause angst and troublesome side effects. Sexual...
Most people spend the majority of their weeks, and even years, at their jobs. Therefore, when another co-worker's actions make the environment hostile, it can create a negative experience. Thankfully, there are certain measures in place to help prevent or address such...
You spend a significant portion of your life at the workplace, and any amount of discomfort can be debilitating. When someone is harassing you or engaging in offensive behavior, you may feel lost on how to resolve the situation. It is difficult to predict how your...
On this year’s season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a minor plot is the budding relationship between Miss Vanjie and Brooke Lynn Hytes, two contestants on the show. While the interaction between the two queens makes for great television, it also brings up an important...
One of the happiest days may include the one you discover a bundle of joy is coming your way. You may want to broadcast the news to everyone, with one exception: your boss. A stigma about pregnant women in the workplace may exist in some industries such as hospitality...
Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in the restaurant industry. Restaurant employees file more claims of sexual harassment than workers in any other industry. In fact, one report finds that 90 percent of women are affected by sexual harassment in the foodservice...
When starting a new job, employees may feel excited, anxious and a little overwhelmed, but they settle in after a few weeks. The work is interesting, and co-workers are kind and helpful. The manager's style is supportive, rather than punitive. Businesses can...
It is an unfortunate reality that members of the LGBT community often face harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Thankfully, the law is on your side. The Fair Employment and Housing Act protects workers from mistreatment based on sexual orientation and...
