As an employee, there are so many rules and regulations that might leave you confused in regard to what your rights are. The following blog provides a brief overview into some of the most common questions that are asked by employees about issues regarding what happens...
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Year: 2017
Harassed in the Silicon Valley? You’re not the only one
Many victims of sexual harassment are reluctant to step forward. You may feel like you’re the only one facing such a difficult employment situation, and it’s intimidating to confront injustice alone. Here is the good news: You are not alone at all. A survey of more...
Are you a victim of subtle disability discrimination?
If you are a California worker with a qualifying physical or mental disability, you have many different laws on your side. You are protected in certain important ways by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Family...
How does California function as an at-will state?
Like many other states in the country, California laws state that employers can fire their staff "at-will". In other words, they can fire one of their employees without needing to give a reason. But many people think that if a state has "at-will" laws, then they as...
Defining pregnancy discrimination at work
Announcing a pregnancy in the workplace should be something to celebrate and enjoy, but unfortunately for many women, it can become something that they dread, since they begin to worry that their pregnancy may lead to diminished career prospects or other negative...
Common examples of employment discrimination
There are times when we might feel disappointment because we didn't get the job we wanted, if another colleague got chosen for a promotion instead of us or offended that our idea was not taken seriously in a meeting. Although instances like these are simply a fact of...
The difference between sexual and nonsexual harassment
When feeling intimidated, embarrassed or pressured by someone at work, it can feel terrible. But while trying to figure out the best way to deal with the situation, you may also wonder if you are making a big deal out of the situation. When feeling embarrassed about...
Claiming a severance package from your former employer
Being terminated from your job without notice or expectation can be a terrible experience, leaving you low in confidence and fearful about your financial future. Although it is legal for a company to fire an employee without a specific reason, there are many...
Was I wrongfully terminated from my job?
There are many protections in place for workers when it comes to being fired from their job. It is important for a stable and successful society for employees to have some degree of job security. Therefore, while it is still possible to get fired from your place of...
The question of whether to sue for family leave discrimination
Family leave is something that both men and women have a legal entitlement to. However, it can be a touchy subject in the workplace, with many employees feeling directly or indirectly pressured to avoid it and work regardless of their need to care for their family....