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...
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...
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...
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...
While most adults take pride in putting in a hard day’s work, there are times when it is far more important for adults to be somewhere other than their workplace. In recognition of this fact, California lawmakers have instituted a number of worker protections that...
Your pay rate is probably a big reason why you took your job. You knew you needed to find employment that would cover your bills, and this job pays enough to meet the requirements of your budget. You certainly would like to earn more, but you need to earn at least as...
Technically speaking, companies are supposed to use layoffs when they need to save money. Maybe there’s an economic recession, so the company’s revenue just isn’t where it was the year before. The company has to cut 10% of its staff just so that it can stay afloat and...
Religion is a deeply personal thing. Even two people who are nominally of the same faith can have very different approaches to their relationship with the divine, and practice their faith in distinctly different ways. That’s one of the main reasons that employers tend...
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...
