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Employers often misrepresent what "at-will" means.
11/16/2022

Employers often misrepresent what "at-will" means.

3 common abuses.

Witnesses to harassment can also face retaliation
10/09/2022

Witnesses to harassment can also face retaliation

Workplace sexual harassment can affect the overall culture of a company. Especially if the harassment occurs in front of other employees, many people may notice the hostile work environment that results from people targeting one individual or supervisors engaging in quid pro quo harassment with team...

Innappriorate comments can be hard to prove during a discussion on the phone.
09/26/2022

Innappriorate comments can be hard to prove during a discussion on the phone.

There are ways to stop harassment.

Remote work and sexual harassment: What to know
09/24/2022

Remote work and sexual harassment: What to know

There are a lot of positives about moving to remote work. You lose the daily commute and gain back extra time for yourself. You can show up to work in your pajamas (unless you have a Zoom meeting). You can eat at your desk and microwave leftover fish without anybody complaining. But remote work is

Are you allowed to pray at work?
09/12/2022

Are you allowed to pray at work?

America is a cultural melting pot and this especially applies to California. Various ethnicities, faiths and creeds all come together as one community. The workplace generally reflects this dynamic. Your religion is an essential part of your life. Following your faith involves partaking in daily pra...

Can you record on a phone to prove sexual harassment at work?
09/03/2022

Can you record on a phone to prove sexual harassment at work?

Sexual harassment often goes unpunished because people fear speaking up, and even those who do talk to management or human resources may have a hard time convincing their employer to take the complaint seriously. It can be difficult to prove that you have experienced sexual harassment at work becaus...

Common signs of workplace discrimination
08/24/2022

Common signs of workplace discrimination

The law protects workers from facing discrimination in the workplace. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that workplace discrimination is on the decline. Yet, there are still some people who are subjected to discrimination at work. They just don’t always recognize th...

Religious discrimination comes in many forms
08/15/2022

Religious discrimination comes in many forms

America is a cultural melting pot, and the majority of workplaces reflect this. The law also reflects this through its anti-discrimination statutes. Generally, most people get along and are not treated poorly at work because of their religious beliefs or background. Unfortunately, this isn’t alway...

Baby Boomers and Gen X face ageism in the workplace
07/28/2022

Baby Boomers and Gen X face ageism in the workplace

Some say age is just a number. However, people aged 45 and up who may find themselves facing age discrimination in the workplace might not agree. Taking into account that most people think age 65 is the right age for retirement, the trend of forcing people who are younger than 65 to retire early con...

The line between business and personal isn't always so clear.
07/21/2022

The line between business and personal isn't always so clear.

Learn the red flags that turn an office flirtationship into sexual harassment.

Is hair discrimination legal?
07/13/2022

Is hair discrimination legal?

Hair has a cultural history that has shaped people for centuries. When people aren’t able to express their culture, they may feel they are being racially or culturally targeted. This can cause conflict at workplaces that require dress codes – that include how an employee's hair should be kept. W...

Can you be fired from your job for being overweight?
06/30/2022

Can you be fired from your job for being overweight?

There is no question that obesity has become a significant problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. Some laws protect certain classes from discrimination, but is being overweight one of those classes?...

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