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....
Year: 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...
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...
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...
Supreme Court rules on pregnancy discrimination claim
The U.S. Supreme Court has finally ruled on the UPS pregnancy discrimination case that we have discussed in previous blog posts. As our readers may remember, the case was filed after a pregnant UPS driver was advised by her physician to avoid lifting packages weighing...
How California investigates employment discrimination
In California, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing oversees employment discrimination complaints. When a worker has been the victim of discrimination in the workplace, he she may file a complaint with the DFEH, which will then investigate the complaint and...
What one racy lawsuit can teach workers and employers
The media has been buzzing lately about a high-profile gender discrimination case with roots in the halls of a prominent venture capital firm. The buzz primarily surrounds the racier aspects of the case, which involve an office affair, an inappropriate encounter...
Protections for LGBT workers are evolving inconsistently
Numerous studies and surveys confirm that the majority of Americans support the idea that individuals should not be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or their sexual identity. However, the law does not protect against discrimination based on...
Preventing social media misconduct by employees
It seems that more and more Americans are connecting with one another via social media sites. Although some sites skew older and some skew younger, many Americans make regular use of at least one social networking site. These virtual spaces can provide an excellent...