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,...
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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....
“Glass ceiling” workplace discrimination
You may have heard of the term "glass ceiling" used to describe the limitations that some employees, especially minorities and women, face in the workplace. Although these limitations are not explicitly expressed in most cases, they exist nonetheless. If you are...
Are you a victim of workplace disability discrimination?
If you live and work in California, you have a disability and your employer also employs a workforce of at least 15 people, you have certain workplace rights, as dictated by the Americans With Disabilities Act of 2010. Essentially, this act makes it illegal for your...
Want to sue your employer? Follow these three guidelines
Unfortunately, your workplace is not always a positive environment. Sometimes, where you work is discriminatory or uncomfortable. If this is your situation, you may be thinking about suing your employer. Common reasons for employees to sue their bosses include:...
Defining adverse employment action
As a California employee, you probably already know that your employer cannot fire you for reporting workplace discrimination to your supervisors, your company’s management team or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. But did you know that your employer...
Work leave and your right to care for an ill family member
Illness can happen at any time to a member of your family, and a serious health condition may require your extended attention to provide care for him or her. If a member of your family needs your prolonged care, you will likely need to arrange for leave from work....
Is bias at work affecting you?
Bias in the workplace is a fact. It happens across all sectors and industries, and it is often quite hard to fight against. If you think you are experiencing bias in your workplace, you should know a little more about the types of bias and how you can take action to...
3 tips for dealing with gossip at work
If there are rumors spreading around your workplace, you may have some serious concerns. A lie about you may ruin your reputation or career. Learning that coworkers are talking badly about you behind your back may feel devastating. You may be wondering if there is...
81 percent of women experience sexual harassment
Sadly, harassment in the workplace is far too common for women. According to a new survey, 81 percent of women experience sexual harassment. This staggering statistic shows just how vital the #MeToo movement is for empowering women. Sexual harassment takes many...