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...
Discrimination
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...
What to know about California’s proposed whistleblower protection law
If California approves the proposed Silenced No More law, employees who report workplace racial discrimination would not be subject to the terms of nondisclosure agreements. Often, companies use these contracts to attempt to prevent workers from speaking out against...
Is your employer’s dress code discriminatory?
Gone are the days when your employer could establish a strict dress code and implement it with threats of demotion or firing if you did not adhere to it. The Houston Chronicle reports that while no law prohibits your employer from having a dress code, it must,...
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...
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...
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...
Discrimination in the workplace takes many different forms
Every person is a unique and individual entity with their own preferences, interests, fears, and beliefs. There is value in all individuals and the contributions that they make to the families, workplaces, and communities. However, not all Californians find hospitable...
Taking a stand against discrimination in the workplace
As hard as it may be to believe, discrimination in the workplace is still common in California and throughout the rest of the country. Yes, society has taken great steps to protect the rights of workers over the last several decades, but it seems that more needs to be...
What rights do employees have against discrimination?
Discrimination has no place in a California workplace. State law prohibits many forms of employment discrimination and helps protect workers. Importantly, there are legal remedies for a worker who faces this conduct. Laws against discrimination California outlaws...
