When you become a mother, there are many reasons why you will need to take time out from your ordinary activities. First, you will need to recover physically from the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Most doctors advise that this will take at least 6 weeks, and...
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Why a sexual harassment case might be challenging
If you believe that you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, it is very important that you acknowledge and address it before it has the power to negatively impact your career. Unfortunately, many sexual harassment victims in the state of California...
What Is Workplace Defamation?
Social media can provide abundant examples of probable defamatory statements. Viewing media reports of slanderous comments between two public figures are the usual ways we witness possible public defamation. However, defamation is not just practiced by high profile...
Can I be fired because of my medical history?
In today's world, we can find out more than ever about our genetic information as well as medical issues that we might face in the future. This can have a big impact on how we view ourselves, and this medical information can go a long way toward predicting future...
Understanding disability discrimination
As someone who is disabled living in California, you probably know that when you seek employment, prospective employers cannot discriminate against you because of your disability. Nor can they discriminate against you in any way if they give you the job. Furthermore,...
Are you suffering in the workplace because of your religion?
All employees in the United States have the right to be treated based on their ability to perform the job and role that they have been hired to do. Therefore, laws have been put in place to protect employees from many types of discrimination, including religious...
Can I take time off work if my child is sick?
If you have a child who is suffering from a lengthy illness, it is very likely that it has been an upsetting time for you. You will want to provide your child with as much physical and emotional support that you possibly can, no matter the age of your child. However,...
Are you facing religious discrimination due to your attire?
As a Muslim woman, you wear a hijab and long skirts. However, a new manager has moved you away from serving customers and you are now in a back office. You are doing work that does not match your original job description, and the manager is slow to give you training....
Where to draw the line with inappropriate office jokes
Banter and joking around can be a healthy form of interaction in the workplace. It is natural to want to have good relationships with our coworkers, and often we relate to people in a more familiar way when we can share a joke with them. However, there is a very fine...
Was I retaliated against after highlighting employee safety?
All employees have the right to voice any concerns they have about safety. However, when they do, this can be costly for the employer, since the employer will likely need to enact policies to address the safety conditions in the workplace. This is why employers can...