The notion that the U.S. Supreme Court recently became more conservative with the appointment of Neil Gorsuch, it appears that progressive rulings in the future are not totally inconceivable. This may be especially important to the LGBT community as it continues to...
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Month: April 2017
Which industry sees the most sexual harassment claims?
You know that sexual harassment is common in the workplace, resulting in many complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). But have you ever wondered exactly which industry sees the highest number of complaints? According to some reports, the...
Victims are often blamed after sexual harassment or assault
You may have heard that people are sometimes nervous to speak up after a sexual assault or sexual harassment in the workplace. There are many potential reasons for this, such as fear of losing a job, but one big issue is that others may tend to blame the victim. One...
What you need to know about meal breaks in California
At one time or another, most employees have questions about meal breaks. Is it a right or a privilege? What happens if the company refuses to provide lunch breaks? Are meal times supposed to be paid or unpaid? Here are a few key points about meal breaks from the...
Work culture, discrimination and fitting in
Work culture is not always something that is formally created. Parts of it may be -- putting up a dress code, for instance -- but other parts are not. The things workers talk about and the way they interact may be drastically different from one business to another,...
Should you leave your job if you’re facing sexual harassment?
You're sexually harassed in the office. You find it infuriating and embarrassing, and your first instinct is just to get yourself as far from that situation as you can. Should you quit your job and look for another one with a better workplace environment? While every...