We frequently write about the kinds of mistreatment that many Americans face on a regular basis in the workplace. Although the law prohibits discrimination, harassment and other forms of mistreatment under numerous circumstances, this kind of mistreatment persists....
Month: April 2015
The pros and cons of hiring a friend to represent you
We frequently discuss the various kinds of illegal mistreatment that Americans often suffer in the workplace. If you have experienced discriminatory treatment, sexual harassment or mistreatment related to hours and compensation, you may be thinking about hiring an...
California employment law: the wage and hour claim process
Many people in California are aware of the state's wage and hour laws. Not being compensated in full for the work that you've done or doing work without being paid at all are illegal. If they happen to you, you can file a claim against your employer to receive the...
Dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace
Sexual harassment occurs in every profession. State and federal statistics report thousands of such incidents each year. Reporting sexual harassment, however, is seldom an easy process. Employees who file complaints also sometimes face negative consequences. This in...
Can accountability end discrimination the federal workplace?
Workplaces across California are good at making it known when they do well in the areas of reducing discrimination and promoting equality. Large employers especially often sing their own praises when the number of women or people of color in high-level positions...