You are one of a few racial minorities working in your California office, and you feel that you may experience minor harassment. Perhaps you experience veiled racism rather than overt displays. Forbes discusses forms of racial microaggressions that you may face in the...
Redondo Beach California Employment Law Blog
Sexual harassment victims often face termination, retaliation
When you show up to your California job, you have a right to feel comfortable and secure. If someone impacts your comfort level by sexually harassing you in your place of employment, you maintain the right to call attention to the treatment. According to Mercury News,...
Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry
The restaurant industry has a reputation for sexual harassment. Unfortunately, many cases go unreported because victims do not understand they have legal recourse. Review the actions that constitute sexual harassment at work and steps to take if harassment occurs. ...
Why is employee classification an important topic?
Employee classification may not seem like a big deal to you as long as you receive a paycheck. However, how your employer chooses to classify you is very important and impacts the compensation and longevity of your job in California. If your employer neglects to...
The impact of religious discrimination in the workplace
For many workers, discrimination is an unfortunate reality and if you believe that your rights were violated because of your religious beliefs, it is crucial to take action. The impact of religious discrimination can have a major impact on an employee's job as well as...
Getting back to work after sexual harassment
After suffering from sexual harassment, ongoing emotional distress may cause some people to take time off or even leave their jobs altogether. Regardless of the circumstances that drive victims to take time off or away from work, returning to an office environment...
Has your sexually harassing employer retaliated against you?
You experienced sexual harassment at the office recently, and you filed a complaint. Perhaps you shot down your harasser. Either way, you suspect retaliation could be the source of your recent workplace woes. To better determine your current circumstances, see what...
Discrimination during the application process
Discrimination can occur in many different ways, whether you are currently working for a company or were recently fired. In fact, discrimination can actually occur before someone starts a job and people experience unlawful discrimination even when they never work for...
What the law says about hostile work environment
If you feel intimidated, abused or harassed by superiors or colleagues at your job, you are experiencing workplace harassment. When this harassment centers on your religion, gender identity, race, advanced age or pregnancy, you may have recourse under federal...
Discrimination often goes unnoticed
Many people realize the various types of discrimination, such as mistreatment on the basis of one's age, sex, racial background or religion. Moreover, many workers understand common examples of discrimination. However, it is crucial to keep in mind that discrimination...
