Microaggressions are small examples of harassment or discrimination that can happen in the workplace. These are generally focused on people who are already part of a marginalized community. For example, a worker who is part of a minority group may feel marginalized at...
Employment Law
Can an employer ask about mental health?
Can an employer ask about mental health? Mental health is crucial in all aspects of life, including careerwise. For this reason, employers should protect employees mentally or provide reasonable accommodations for those with existing conditions. The U.S. Equal...
What does quid pro quo look like in the workplace?
A hostile work environment hurts employers and employees alike. To an organization, a hostile workplace can lead to employee unrest, high turnover and costly lawsuits. It also hurts the organization’s reputation. And to an employee, a hostile workplace can impact...
Forms of religious discrimination in the workplace
The state of California prides itself on being welcoming to people from all walks of life. In fact, California is widely regarded as the most diverse state in the U.S. Yet, California is far from being completely free from discrimination, and this reality extends to...
How the gender pay gap is discrimination
Even though women have made great strides in the workplace and breaking the glass ceiling, the gender pay gap continues to exist and remains a major concern. With a pay rate of 82 cents to every dollar paid to men, the gap in pay costs women thousands of dollars...
How to behave when you’re about to be wrongfully terminated
Nobody wants to get fired, but losing your job can be a particularly stressful experience when you believe that you’re the victim of some form of wrongful termination. While employers (and employees) have some pretty broad latitude when it comes to deciding who they...
4 types of workplace discrimination
Employers have a legal obligation to provide their employees with a safe work environment. One of the dangers workers face and should be protected from is discrimination. Unfortunately, discrimination happens all the time, but people don’t always notice. To ensure...
Can an employer legally make you quit by mistreating you?
Workplace contentment for employees generally starts with their employer. A conscientious employer will work to help ensure the entire staff is happy and well-treated. Unfortunately, not everyone who is in a position of authority cares about how they treat their...
DOJ settles with Oakland group in citizenship discrimination case
It’s not just businesses that must comply with laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on characteristics that are protected. That includes citizenship status – provided that the applicant or employee provides the appropriate...
Employer actions that can amount to age discrimination
You’ve been in your current role for years. Perhaps, it is the only job you’ve ever had. And so, for years you’ve worked diligently and earned everyone’s respect. Well, until remarks regarding your age came up. Could you be a victim of age discrimination at work?...