People born between 1965 and 1980 are often referred to as Generation X. They are known for being latch-key kids and the “forgotten generation.” As this group enters into their 50s they are experiencing some changes in the workplace. Ask anyone what they consider to...
Employment Discrimination
What is workplace retaliation?
While you have a right to report cases of harassment and discrimination at your workplace or take part in investigations of such claims, your employer may not take it kindly. You may face their wrath, directly or indirectly, and it might affect your continued stay at...
3 times workers can take unpaid leave under the FMLA
Employees wants a good work-life balance, and companies want reliable staff. Sometimes, workers feel pressured to sacrifice their health or family relationships to maintain their employment. There are federal and state laws that protect workers who need to take the...
Does your employer only enforce certain rules if you break them?
Some companies have employee handbooks with pages of rules that they never explain and never enforce. Other companies have verbal rules that they explain during training and expect employees to follow. A hybrid model that combines implied rules and written rules is...
Don’t post a job ad for recent college grads
When you're setting up job postings to try to bring on new talent, you may be aware that you'd like to hire someone who recently graduated from college. Perhaps you believe they're going to have skills and abilities that your other workers lack. Maybe you’re trying to...
Be wary of creating a discriminatory dress code at work
As an employer, you want to create a dress code because you think of it almost as part of your branding. What your employees are wearing is part of what your customers see, and it creates the atmosphere in which they enjoy your business. You see this in many major...
How do I deal with wage discrimination at work?
Receiving a fair and adequate remuneration is, without a doubt, one of the reasons why people wake up to go to work every morning. But what happens when you learn that you are not getting fair compensation for your input? Remuneration becomes a sensitive issue when...
How do I prove discrimination during the job interview process?
A job interview can be a grueling experience even for the most experienced and qualified candidate. If all goes well, this could mark the beginning of an exciting chapter in your life. But what happens if you are discriminated against during the recruitment process?...
Can a business prevent employees from discussing politics?
These days, employers are finding that the very politically divided country we live in is reflected among their employees – even in Southern California. You may determine that the best thing to do is to prohibit political discussions in the workplace. Of course,...
Why does a pattern of behavior matter in discrimination suits?
You lose your job, and you feel like you’re being discriminated against as a minority worker. Of course, your employer did not tell you that they were firing you because of your race -- as that would be illegal -- and so they claimed there was some other reason. You...