Employees in California have many protections that aren’t present in some other states. Many protections in this state are also greater than those offered by federal laws. One example of this involves the Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair...
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...
Many pregnancy discrimination cases occur because someone is already pregnant. For instance, you might have been working in your job for three years when you inform your boss that you’re pregnant. You know you’ll need to take maternity leave in the future and may...
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...
Pregnancy is a natural part of life. Unfortunately, it can sometimes inspire certain challenges in the workplace. For employees who experience multiple pregnancies in a short period, there can be concerns about how their jobs might be affected. Whether you are worried...
California is regarded as an “employee-friendly” state. Employees have a host of legal rights and they can assert these rights without retaliation. Here are some of the most common examples of protected employment activities. Reporting unsafe workplace conditions ...
People tend to think of sexual harassment as a quid pro quo situation, i.e., to remain employed or get promoted you must submit to unwanted sexual advances by a boss, supervisor or business owner. But the state of California takes it very seriously and also deems...
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...
Hourly workers in California should receive appropriate wages for all the time they work. State rules are very clear about the requirements to properly compensate employees paid on an hourly basis. Unfortunately, businesses have an incentive to try to minimize what...
