The more experience a person has, the greater their capability at work. However, age discrimination remains a serious issue in today's workforce and leaves many individuals feeling diminished. Understanding how to identify age discrimination can help employees address...
Year: 2023
When humor becomes a disguise for sexual harassment
Maintaining a respectful atmosphere in the workplace benefits the psychological wellness of everyone. Unfortunately, some people resort to using jokes to mask or downplay sexual harassment. When this happens, it perpetuates an unhealthy on-the-job environment. The...
Who is exempt from the ABC test in California?
California's employment laws seek to balance the relationship between employers and employees while protecting workers' rights. One such law is Assembly Bill 5, which implemented the ABC test that determines whether a worker is legally an employee or an independent...
4 subtle forms of workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always as overt as you might imagine. While blatant cases of harassment are more easily recognized, there are subtle, insidious forms that often go unnoticed. Recognizing these subtle forms of sexual harassment helps you...
California workplace discrimination and harassment
Workplace discrimination and harassment are two distinct issues under California law. When dealing with either, employees are at risk for emotional and mental harm, and in some cases, even physical. While sometimes subtle, the differences between workplace harassment...
Making a case for wrongful termination in California
California is an at-will employment state. This means that employers can terminate employees for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it is not illegal. This does not mean that California employees do not have rights. There are situations in which the law...
Misconceptions about reporting workplace gender discrimination
Gender discrimination in the workplace is a problem that should disappear forever. Reporting incidents helps create fairer and more inclusive office environments. If you have a complaint, misconceptions may deter you from seeking support. Disabusing yourself of these...
Understanding the California Labor Code
The California Labor Code is a set of laws that regulate various aspects of the employer-employee relationship in the state. The purpose of these laws is to ensure fair treatment, safe working conditions and fair compensation for workers. It is important for both...
Subtle tactics your employer may use if you report discrimination
Employees expect to work in environments that honor their rights and protect them from unfair practices. However, discrimination unfortunately exists, and when you muster the courage to report it, not all reactions will be in your favor. Some employers, rather than...
Sexual harassment in the workplace does not only happen to women
Sexual harassment is a problem that plagues many workplaces in California. Often, when people think about sexual harassment, they picture women as the recipient of the harassment. However, this harmful behavior does not solely affect women; men, too, can face this...