The #MeToo movement has raised awareness of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. However, this increased awareness of what's acceptable behavior may be having troubling consequences, according to a new study by SurveyMonkey and LeanIn.Org.In the study,...
Year: 2019
What is California’s C.R.O.W.N. Act?
Racial discrimination can take many forms. According to a bill recently passed unanimously by the California State Senate, it includes regulations involving "traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective...
Recognizing the subtler forms of sexual harassment
Most people think they'd know if they were being sexually harassed at work or if they saw someone else being harassed. When the behavior involves physical or verbal sexual advances or blatant requests for sexual favors, it's obvious. However, there are subtler...
Ex-Beverly Hills employee alleges wrongful termination
A 66-year-old Southern California woman has sued the city of Beverly Hills, contending she didn't receive a promotion because of her age and that hostility from a supervisor forced her to quit her job.The woman has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court,...
UCLA releases discrimination in higher education survey
Our college institutions carry a significant burden in educating the next generation. That responsibility is stressful enough for faculty members without fearing discrimination because of age, gender, race or sexual orientation. Yet, this is a reality university...
What is workplace religious harassment or discrimination?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects applicants and employees both from being discriminated against in the workplace for their religious beliefs or practices. The act covers individuals married to or in close affiliation with those who practice...
Independent contractor? You could be missing out on benefits, pay
You have what you think is a great gig as an independent contractor. It pays a decent amount, and you mostly get to work at home and go into the office occasionally to meet with staff members you're collaborating with on a project.When you go to the office, however,...
Actress quits film after controversial creative director is hired
California's Skydance Animation is hard at work on a film that is called "Luck." It's an animated film that has built up a lot of hype. However, they're going to be looking for a new actress after one woman recently quit.Her reasoning? They hired the man who helped...
Breastfeeding can get you fired from your job
Employers have long been criticized for providing their breastfeeding employees with inadequate time or accommodations to allow them to pump as needed during their work day. A study published just last month shows that the treatment of nursing moms goes far beyond...
Cook says she was fired for speaking Spanish at work
A California restaurant cook is fighting back after she said she was fired for speaking Spanish on the job.She has filed a complaint with the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing, contending she was the victim of discrimination. California law largely...