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,...
Most employees – particularly those in management positions – understand that sexual harassment is prohibited behavior in the workplace. What many people don’t realize is that harassing a fellow employee anywhere at any time is also prohibited under California law....
Discrimination can make people fear for their lives. People may be harassed, threatened or stalked because of their individual characteristics. Companies should take measures to ensure their employees feel safe in the workplace, which is an employee right. Despite...
All employees have a legal right to work in an environment that is free from harassment of any kind. For the most part, this is something that companies take very seriously. However, the reality is that a significant number of workers say that they have been sexually...
