The pandemic brought about enormous changes in many workplaces. Many people shifted to a work-from-home model. Others continued working in crucial positions but with the addition of masks and social distancing. Some observers had hoped that these changes to the...
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....
Despite major changes in public policy, federal law and cultural attitudes, people attracted to the same sex still face a lot of hurdles in modern society. Gay men and lesbians alike can find themselves the target of ridicule by their co-workers or discrimination by...
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) published a report in 2019 that aimed to highlight some of the most common mistakes employers make that violate employment laws and thus expose them to legal liability. CalChamber circulated the report with the...
It seems like people have always found ways to divide each other into groups -- and that “us” versus “them” mentality is hard to overcome. In India, the ancient caste system divided people into rigid social groups based on their familial duties and occupational class....
Maybe you got into a car crash on the way to work one day and suffered a spinal cord injury. Perhaps you acquired the virus that left you with lasting physical consequences. You may also have a congenital condition that has always impacted your life. When you have a...
So, you reported your coworker. For the third time, they approached you and made inappropriate comments about your race. The first time, you brushed it off, and the second, you asked them to stop. Now, you decided to report that behavior, because it’s not acceptable....
Workers have the right to a workplace that’s free of discrimination and harassment. Any worker who’s subjected to those situations has the right to speak up about them. However, some don’t because they fear being retaliated against. The issue with staying quiet is...
Pregnancy is a family matter -- not a women’s issue. Expecting a child does not make you a less productive employee, nor should it cause you problems at work. Although employers have become more accepting of worker pregnancy over the years, many still have much to...
If you’re thinking of starting a discrimination or harassment case targeting your employer, you should stay off of social media. You even want to watch what you text or say in email messages. If these things enter into the case, they can undermine what you’re working...
