Many people identify with a gender other than the one a doctor assigned them at birth. Although there are presently no protections under federal law to protect transgender individuals against harassment at work, many states have created their own laws to provide...
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Sexual harassment victims often face retaliation, termination
For many victims of workplace sexual harassment, coming forward with their stories is exceedingly difficult. As someone who experienced this type of treatment in your workplace, you may know all too well it can lead to feelings of shame, guilt and desperation....
Silicon Valley’s harassment and gender discrimination problem
Gender inequality is a major issue in the Bay Area technology industry. The #MeToo movement is impacting everything from startups to giants like Google and Facebook. It is becoming clear tech employees are no longer willing to tolerate harassment or...
Signs that racism is a problem in your workplace
Racism in the workplace is a persistent and serious issue in the United States. In fact, a recent study says that hiring discrimination against African-Americans is as bad as it was in 1989. While you may want to believe your boss and managers have your best...
3 tips for hotel housekeepers to guard against sexual harassment
If you work in the hospitality industry in the Bay Area, you know it can be an uncomfortable and dangerous job. Due to the fact you often need to work in isolation and in close proximity to strangers, you are at risk of sexual harassment. Unfortunately, hotel...
Subtle signs of gender discrimination in the workplace
While many bosses and CEOs like to believe their workplaces are fair for everyone, the reality tells a much different story. California-based company Riot Games recently faced a lawsuit accusing the company of gender-based discrimination in pay and how male employees...
What are reasonable work accommodations for mental illness?
Most people are familiar with anti-discrimination laws regarding those with disabilities, such as being in a wheelchair or being deaf. Because physical disabilities tend to be visible or more concrete, it can be easier for employers to determine how to accommodate...
3 key things all employees should know about FMLA
One federal law that requires many San Francisco employers to offer certain protections to their employees is the Family Medical Leave Act. FMLA offers additional sick time and job protection to workers who need time off to manage their own or their loved ones' health...
3 red flags your job has a glass ceiling problem
If you are a woman in the workplace, you likely are aware of the "glass ceiling." This is a term that refers to the widespread difficulty women experience when trying to advance in their jobs and careers. The glass ceiling is evident in the fact that women only...
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...