Whistleblower Statues
Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy. Although employees in the State of California are generally presumed to be at will and therefore may be terminated at any time, without…
Required disability accommodations in the workplace
As an employee with a recognized disability, you have the right not only to a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination, but also have a right…
3 Tipos de Acoso Sexual en el lugar de trabajo
¿Sabes que el acoso visual es una forma de acoso sexual en el lugar de trabajo? La Constitución de California protege a los empleados de ser acosados dentro del lugar…
Are you being paid the correct wages?
What Is The Minimum Salary in California? Employees in California have the legal right to compensation as set forth under both State and Federal law. Please look at some of…
6 Notable ADA Cases
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was put into law in July of 1990. A civil rights law, the ADA bans discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of…
4 Factores considerados en la creación de un entorno de trabajo hostil
¿Qué se necesita para transformar un entorno de trabajo simplemente molesto en un ambiente de trabajo hostil que acosa sexualmente? Para responder a esta pregunta, es importante examinar todas las…
Análisis de casos de discriminación y acoso
En agosto del 2018, una joven fue contratada para convertirse en la Gerente del Centro de Envíos de una pequeña imprenta. Dicha joven tenia en ese entonces 26 años de…
3 Things to Know About the Rehabilitation Act
Please look at the 3 main things to know about the rehabilitation act Affirmative action is required for certain entities Accessible information technology is required for federal agencies Disability discrimination…
3 Things to Know About Quid Pro Quo Harassment
Quid Pro Quo is a Latin phrase that is used in English as a Latin phrase to refer to an exchange of goods and services in which one transfer is dependent…
History of The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Throughout the past decades, many laws have been imposed to protect employees from various causes. Incidents that have occurred in the workforce have allowed these laws to be passed by…
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace is no Joke
Discrimination and harassment in the workplace is no joke. While most forms of blatant discrimination are outlawed in the workforce, many people still face trials against them. Minorities such as…
How The Civil Rights Act Help The Stability And The Non-Discriminatory Feeling
Civil Right Act result: More opportunity for womenMore ConfidenceGave people a voice Let start from top: Civil Rights Act prepare more opportunity for women to get leadership jobs The Civil…
Wrongful Termination in the US vs the UK
According to the chron.com article, “Compare U.S Labor Laws & European Labor Laws” by Gary White, in 2012, there were 19 strikes in the U.S. involving more than 1,000 employees…
Different Types Of Discrimination In The Workplace
Discrimination in the Workplace Discrimination in the workplace can come in many forms such as Equal pay compensation Age Race DisabilityNational origin Discrimination in the workplace is an important issue…
History Of Workplace Discrimination
History of discrimination in the workplace What is the history of workplace discrimination and how to end workplace discrimination? Several decades ago, there were no federal laws to protect employees…
10 Common Disabilities in ADA Claims
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employees with disabilities are protected from discrimination in the workplace. Who might that include? To give you an idea, this article describes ten…
Does Career Discrimination Still exist?
Some people might consider it a thing of the past. Others might even avoid its existence. There are always those who fight against it and those who fight in its…
3 Recent California Jury Verdicts Favoring the Employee
California has a reputation for being a fairly employee-friendly state, perhaps even the most employee-friendly state. Comprehensive anti-discrimination laws provide far more protection to employees in California than federal anti-discrimination…
3 Rights of Employees Who Serve in the Military
Main rights of employees who serve in the military The right to re-employment after servingThe right to maintaining benefits and seniorityThe right to be free from discrimination The people who…
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Medical Leave of Absence From Work
Can you be demoted while on a medical leave of absence from work? People usually ask How to ask for a demotion? Can my employer replace me while on medical…
10 Signs You Were Fired Illegally Based On Your Age
Are You Fired Because Of Your Age? People usually ask Can an employer tell other employees why you were fired? What are the signs of age discrimination? Can you be…
8 Main Disability Discrimination Questions
What are the 8 main Disability Discrimination questions and how to prove disability discrimination? Americans with disabilities are subject to all sorts of hateful treatment. But what happens when this happens…
10 Signs You might be a Victim of Sexual Harassment at Work
10 Signs someone is sexually harassing you You feel uncomfortable You are experiencing unwanted physical contact You are being treated differently based on your sex Saying “no” has no impact…
3 Ways You May be a Victim of the Retaliation and Constructive Discharge Hybrid
Do you know there are several methods by which employer retaliation and harassment may happen after the resignation or quitting? Employer retaliation after resignation is an important subject, retaliation is…
4 Things to Know About Leaves of Absence and Wrongful Termination in 2025
People usually ask Can you get fired for taking a leave of absence? What is termination while on unpaid leave? What is a forced leave of absence from work? Does…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Paternity Leave
New fathers, like new mothers, often have responsibilities that require time off from work. While maternity leave is the more commonly heard phrase, paternity leave is important for many of…
Gender and Sex Discrimination
Things Employees Should Know About Gender and Sex Discrimination Even though gender and sex seem similar, they definitely are different. A person’s sex has to do with their biology and…
3 Questions You Might Have About Religious Discrimination at Work
Both federal and California state laws prohibit discrimination in employment practices based on religion. However, religion can sometimes be a rather complicated matter legally. To help clarify some of the…
Leave of Absence Violations: Unexpected Modern Feminism
In this article, you’ll learn: How FMLA Established? Unintentional Benefit of FMLA FMLA produced a healthier environment Law protects worker's right for medical leave of absence Let’s start at the…
7 Types of Time Off Work that You Might Be Entitled To
California employees may be luckier than most in the United States. Aside from enjoying temperate weather and the beautiful west coast, they are fortunate to work in a state with…
How Hiring Discrimination Affect Job Applicants
Hiring Discrimination Hiring discrimination in the workplace is the impetus of fear for new applicants when applying for jobs in superficial corporate America. Applicants with names that are laced with…
A History of Harassment in the Workplace
Few federal agencies are as beloved as the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS stands for many of the core values that we value as a nation. It is the…
4 Things You Should Know About Pregnancy and Employment Laws
Pregnancy Leave and Employment Laws Women should not be discouraged from pursuing their dream of having a family while also maintaining their careers. There are laws in place that…
3 Ways You Didn’t Know You’re Being Discriminated Against at Work
Setting fire to your manager’s desk in some countries may earn you a verbal warning. Well, that may be an exaggeration, but, unlike California, there are places in the world…
Applicants and Temporary Employees are afforded the Same Rights as Regular Employees Under FEHA
A decrease in unemployment rates leaves job-applicants vulnerable to sexual harassment. In June 2017, California’s Employment Development Department reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.7% in comparison to…
Obamacare
Obamacare and the Supreme Court Today President Barack Obama’s big health care reform law is back at the Supreme Court. Justices are expected to issue a decision in June on…
What Are The Best and Worst Paying Jobs of 2015?
Looking for the Best and Worst Paying Jobs of 2015? Some people choose careers because its what they love, while others choose careers based on pay. We all know this…
Wrongful Termination
Employees who are terminated unexpectedly and without any reason given by the employer, may feel that they have been the victim of a wrongful termination. This type of situation can…
Employment Discrimination, Protected Activity
In California, which is an at-will employment state, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason, no reason or even the wrong reason. For instance, if an employer does…
Sexual Harassment In the Workplace
Sexual harassment can take a variety of forms and is not always based upon overtly sexual conduct. Most people recognize that sexual advances by a coworker or supervisor, and sexually…
Wrongfully terminated for no reason?
Wrongfully terminated for no reason at all, or for a reason that you feel is unjust? In California, if you are a non-exempt employee you must be provided an opportunity…
The Law on Harassment by a Coworker
Harassment in the workplace can be disruptive and cause a great deal of stress. It is important to know your rights, and understand the types of harassment that your employer…
California law on Pregnancy Leave
How long do I get to take off of work for pregnancy leave? This is a complicated question and employers and employees often get it wrong. When there is a…
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