While there is an emphasis these days on creating inclusive, welcoming workplaces, harassment is still a far too common issue. As explained by Business News Daily, harassment is also not always easy to define. In fact, many victims are wholly unaware that it is...
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Sexual harassment affects men, too
The majority of sexual harassment claims filed across California and the United States come from women. However, men are not immune to this type of treatment. Studies show that men experience workplace sexual harassment far more than many people think – and likely far...
Does sexual harassment occur in health care?
Sexual harassment can happen in any industry and even medical professionals may experience this kind of treatment. People may not always take action if they do not understand the options that are available to them. According to U.S. News and World Report, a 2018...
Can you be bullied at work?
As much as we like to think we leave issues like bullying behind us in high school, this is not always the case. In fact, bullying at the workplace is a rampant issue that can result in harassment or even discrimination. Knowing that it is possible, the next thing to...
Working off-the-clock: 3 Questions about wage theft
Does your boss pay you for all the time that you work? If you are someone who works in the food and service industry or similar kinds of low-wage positions in the United States, you may be one of countless Americans who face labor law violations from their employers...
How the IRS views employees vs. independent contractors
Flexibility is one of the primary perks of being an independent contractor in California. You likely work on a project basis and determine your own hours. However, if the company imposes job-related control that removes the flexibility, reclassification may be...
What is age discrimination?
Most employers strive to create a safe and productive workplace environment. The addition of laws like ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) help to facilitate these protections, too. But unfortunately, people will continue to harass and abuse at work if they...
Professional women are still victims of sexual harassment
The awareness of sexual harassment generated by the MeToo movement has unfortunately not resulted in a sharp decline of harassment of women in the workplace. Even women who have attained positions in white-collar professions still become the victims of unwanted sexual...
Does at-will employment mean I can’t file for wrongful termination?
At-will employment means that you or your employer may terminate your employment at any time without any explanation. You will find at-will employment policies in every state except Montana. The opposite of at-will is contract employment. If you do not have a...
What are the red flags of pregnancy discrimination?
Has your employer treated you differently since you announced your pregnancy at work? Discrimination is not always easy to detect. If you have concerns about pregnancy discrimination at your job, review these red flags and understand your potential courses of...
