Many examples of harassment or discrimination on the job are quite overt. For instance, it’s clearly illegal if an employer says they won’t hire anyone of a certain ethnic background or skin tone. Similarly, firing all female workers would be a blatant example of...
No matter where you go, it’s impossible to escape the holiday madness – even at work. The odds are high that you have at least one co-worker who is overly enthusiastic about their ugly Christmas sweater, a Secret Santa gift list that’s being passed around and an...
Bullying is an undisputed concern in schools nationwide. Unfortunately, not all kids learn from their missteps and stop bullying others by the time they’re grown. As a result, bullying in the workplace is also an undisputed concern within the American workforce. Some...
Almost anyone with a pulse these days is aware of the myriad civil lawsuits and criminal charges facing Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper, entertainer and mega mogul stands accused of sexually harassing and or assaulting more than 100 individuals of both sexes and at...
Office humor can be helpful. It can bring employees together, and it can help to create a relaxed office atmosphere. Telling jokes is a good way for people to connect and get to know each other. That said, jokes can sometimes be problematic. For example, say that...
The U.S. Supreme Court and its justices have been making a lot of national and international news lately. One case it ruled on earlier this year in a rare unanimous decision has flown largely under the radar. However, that decision can affect employees all over the...
Same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that is fully actionable under federal law. Just as the protections afforded by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 extend to victims of opposite-sex harassment, so do they extend to victims of...
People often wrongly believe that employee sexual harassment, by definition, must occur in the workplace. Unfortunately, those who believe that may behave inappropriately towards a colleague, subordinate or even their boss in a social setting, like a Happy Hour or a...
Workers in California have the right to expect to work in a place that’s free of discrimination and harassment. They have the right to report those behaviors to their employer if they occur. Once an employee makes a complaint to the employer, several things should...
Labor laws in California guarantee employees the right to work in a safe environment that is free from discrimination and hostility. Labor laws not only offer protection to workers, but they make for a happier workplace, which boosts profitability. Unfortunately,...
