When you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to work, something your employer should offer to do is to provide you with reasonable accommodations. For example, if you break your leg and still want to work, your employer may need to provide you with...
Maybe you got hurt on the job because you lifted something and hurt your back. Perhaps you got into a car crash during your daily commute that left you with lingering pain and range of motion issues. Regardless of how you obtained an injury that impacts your ability...
Deciding to start or expand your family should be an exciting time for a mother. But in some cases, expecting, soon-to-be-expecting and new mothers can face unfair treatment from their employer and workplace due to their pregnancy status. This treatment is never okay,...
You were excited to get your positive pregnancy test results, and you quickly spread the good news to friends, family and co-workers. You were beaming, and you thought everyone would be happy for you. You were going about business as usual when your boss pulled you...
Social media has always been a way for people to connect with those they love, but it has also proven to be a powerful tool for initiating change. The photos, videos and stories that people share via social media have the potential to go viral when other people start...
There are seemingly countless things you have to prepare for as an expecting mother, but no mother expects they may have to adjust to a lack of support from their workplace as they grow their family. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates based...
Going to work should not result in dread and fear. However, for some residents of California, the thought of dealing with harassment on the job is real. The federal government created laws that govern how employers should handle harassment of employees by other...
Going to work should not elicit fear and discomfort, but for some, it does. When an employee in the San Diego area dreads returning to the workplace due to verbal comments by coworkers and even customers, it may cause angst and troublesome side effects. Sexual...
Most people spend the majority of their weeks, and even years, at their jobs. Therefore, when another co-worker's actions make the environment hostile, it can create a negative experience. Thankfully, there are certain measures in place to help prevent or address such...
You spend a significant portion of your life at the workplace, and any amount of discomfort can be debilitating. When someone is harassing you or engaging in offensive behavior, you may feel lost on how to resolve the situation. It is difficult to predict how your...
