Age discrimination can be challenging to prove – especially if you have an employer that knows their way around the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). One place where age discrimination (which by law applies to those 40 and older) sometimes...
Employers are prohibited from discriminating based on age, specifically when targeting those who are 40 years old and older. This is why they cannot specify in a job posting that they would like to hire someone in their 20s. Even language such as saying that they are...
You are legally not required to tell your employer you are pregnant – there are no legal deadlines for informing them. But there are regulations you should observe to get Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL). Here is what to know: When should you give your employer...
Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency within organizations, allowing employees to report unethical or illegal activities. However, the fear of retaliation can significantly deter potential whistleblowers. Whistleblower retaliation occurs when...
Labor laws in California guarantee employees the right to work in a safe environment that is free from discrimination and hostility. Labor laws not only offer protection to workers, but they make for a happier workplace, which boosts profitability. Unfortunately,...
Most employees – particularly those in management positions – understand that sexual harassment is prohibited behavior in the workplace. What many people don’t realize is that harassing a fellow employee anywhere at any time is also prohibited under California law....
Businesses sometimes have to make difficult decisions related to staff members. Letting a worker go will often lead to an emotional conversation and short-term economic consequences for the employee. Some of these decisions occur on an individual basis, but...
Discrimination can make people fear for their lives. People may be harassed, threatened or stalked because of their individual characteristics. Companies should take measures to ensure their employees feel safe in the workplace, which is an employee right. Despite...
If you are an older worker, you may begin to sense or feel subtle or more blatant attempts by management to retire. Because it’s much cheaper for companies to hire younger workers than to pay older workers with years of experience, the pressure is real across many...
Microaggressions are small examples of harassment or discrimination that can happen in the workplace. These are generally focused on people who are already part of a marginalized community. For example, a worker who is part of a minority group may feel marginalized at...
