Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about sexual harassment and various types of workplace discrimination. One term that you may have heard is "bias in the workplace," or, more specifically, "implicit bias." However, this term is not well-understood,...
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Discrimination based on gender identity
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...
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...
Don’t let age discrimination in the workplace go unchallenged
No one wants to get older, but aging is a fact of life. The longer we're alive, the more wrinkles we have and the more our bodies decline. That being said, most people can continue to perform in their jobs at the same capacity, even as they get a few more wrinkles...
Does everyone receive Family Medical Leave Act benefits?
In an absolutely perfect world, every employee would receive the benefits and protections afforded under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Sadly, this is not the case. Many employees working at California workplaces will never have the right to take unpaid leave...
Why should I file a sexual harassment lawsuit?
If you've had the demoralizing experience at work of being sexually harassed by a co-worker or superior, the damage is already done. You may have already left the job and are working in a more respectful environment. Alternatively, you could still be dealing with this...
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 important laws that protect your legal rights at work
The United States offers numerous protections to employees under federal law. Nevertheless, most workers in America are not aware of what their employers can and cannot do to them. Therefore, when their legal rights are violated, many workers never even realize it and...
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...