Your employer has a responsibility to keep your workplace free from sexual harassment. Taking action when something has already occurred is not enough. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA) lays out what they require of employers to reduce the chance a...
Social media has always been a way for people to connect with those they love, but it has also proven to be a powerful tool for initiating change. The photos, videos and stories that people share via social media have the potential to go viral when other people start...
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...
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...
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...
Nearly every employee in California and elsewhere knows about harassment and discrimination related to their gender, race, age or sexual orientation. However, you may not realize that some behaviors that you may think are merely irritating or uncomfortable can qualify...
Perhaps you have recently started a new job with a company located in Hillcrest. You like the area, you like the work, you admire your boss and you are getting along well with your coworkers. Life in the new work environment is just about perfect — except for the...
Although you require a wheelchair, you were part of the customer service team until a management change occurred. The new manager moved you to a back office where you are to perform bookkeeping work, which is not your strong point. Were you transferred to a different...
In the advent of the #MeToo movement, more industries than simply Hollywood have taken a good, hard look at how people treat female employees in the workplace. Many employers have invested in extra efforts to inform workers on what actions are considered sexual...
When you go to work, you want to earn a living and utilize your professional talents. The last thing you want is to be subjected to inappropriate behavior at the hands of your colleagues. Unfortunately, though, harassment in the workplace is a common problem. It may...
