Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and so is retaliation against those who speak up about harassment. Your employer probably has an internal policy of zero tolerance for harassment. It probably also states openly that it will not engage in retaliation...
If you bring a discrimination or harassment case against your employer, they might try to silence you through a non-disclosure agreement as part of a settlement deal. This serves to protect the perpetrator and the reputation of the business. It does nothing to protect...
Sexual harassment at work is something that often goes unreported. In some cases, people may not know how serious it was and if they can report it. In others, they may know that it’s very serious and still feel nervous that reporting it will be more trouble than it’s...
If you have asthma and are going into a workplace each day, there are some accommodations that you may want to ask for depending on the severity of your condition. For some people, there may not need to be any accommodations. For others, they may ask to be away from...
Pregnancy comes with a lot of medical and emotional consequences. While some women have completely healthy and uneventful pregnancies, others develop pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes or other serious medical issues. As if these health concerns and the strain that...
California has one of the strongest economies in the world, in part, because it is friendly to entrepreneurial endeavors and new industries, like technology. However, the state also has the reputation for offering workers better protection than many other places in...
Female-to-male sexual harassment against men is less common, but that doesn’t mean that it is less damaging. Regardless of the gender of either party involved, sexual harassment is illegal on a state and federal level. In the past, male victims of sexual harassment...
You got hurt on the job or developed an acquired medical condition. You want to get back to work, but you need to heal first. Frequent rest or even immobilization are necessary for your recovery. That means you can't necessarily go to your job and perform work for...
There are many things to love about living here in Southern California — the proximity to beautiful beaches, the near-perfect weather are just two of many. But apparently, there are drawbacks to employment here in San Diego County that include a propensity for sexual...
Sexual harassment at work is very unpleasant and can severely impact the victim’s productivity and mental health. Most often, victims of sexual harassment face the dilemma of reporting their ordeal or staying mum and continuing to endure unwanted advances....
