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Unwanted sexual attention at work is incredibly violating, degrading, and harmful to everyone in the workplace as well as society as a whole. If you have ever been subjected to this unlawful conduct, it may give you some strength to know that you are not alone. In...
Wage theft, where employers fail to pay workers what they are due under federal and state law, is a big problem in California. In fact, according to reporting from KQED, California workers brought more than 17,000 wage theft claims in 2021 alone. These claims added up...
Job protection is important for many employees, and especially for those who have been in the same position for years or depend on a specific salary to support their families. Fortunately, the Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take unpaid leave for a...
If you work for an employer who has a dress code in place, you may chafe under some of its restrictions. However, are they merely irritating or downright discriminatory? Your employer has the right to impose a dress code but must have a valid reason for instituting...
Workplace discrimination is alarmingly common in California and across the country. In fact, according to reporting from The Hill, as many as 60% of American workers either have experienced discrimination or have seen it happen to others. Federal and state laws...
Certain aspects of employment law protect more than gender, race and ethnicity. They also defend older employees from discrimination based on their age. The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine notes that in the next several years, a large portion of America's workforce...
If you are a new mother, you want to spend as much time with your baby as possible. Eventually, though, you simply have to return to work. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of infants breastfeed exclusively for the first six...
In the workplace, many types of discrimination can and do happen. This is despite a nationwide effort to address, tackle and eliminate discrimination of all kinds. Pregnancy discrimination also continues to serve as a major issue in the country. Though it does not...
As an employee, you have certain rights such as minimum wage, workers' compensation, medical leave and overtime. If you are an independent contractor, you do not necessarily have grounds to claim these rights. Some employers misclassify employees as independent...
As a pregnant employee, you have a right to fair treatment under the law. If you face discrimination or harassment at work because of pregnancy or childbirth, you may have a claim against your employer. Understanding the ins and outs of pregnancy discrimination can...
