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Employment Law
Sexual harassment and other workplace violations have recently come under the microscope in California and across the U.S. That scrutiny is believed to have emboldened people to speak out if they’ve been victimized. Still, it occurs frequently and many remain reluctant to take the necessary steps to address these concerns. Recently, the Washington Redskins were […]
Employment Law
According to a study conducted by Forbes, women currently make up about 50% of the American workforce. Of that number, it is also projected that nearly 85% of those employees will become mothers during the course of their career. This means that a number of employees in California will be pregnant while they’re employed and […]
Employment Law
While women worked for decades to gain the right to go to work, there is still much to be done to ensure that everyone is treated equally in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor indicates that nearly 50% of America’s workforce is made up of women. While the term “discrimination” leads many to think […]
Employment Law
California has strong laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, but not all employers are adept at handling sexual harassment complaints. In an ideal situation, HR will interview the person making a complaint as well as the alleged harassers and any potential witnesses. HR should also follow up with the person who made the complaint […]
Employment Law
The Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2020, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ+ employees based on gender identity and sexual orientation. While California law already prohibited discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and gender expression, the court ruling extends those protections to all states and the District of Columbia. […]
Employment Law
With the rise of COVID-19, we face new issues and questions about work. While many companies are allowing employees to work from home, some do not have that ability. New questions about necessary leave for contracting the virus are constantly arising. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) addresses employers and their requirements to provide leave for […]
Employment Law
How does one deal with racial discrimination in the workplace? What kind of protection could a victim of a racial slur defend himself or herself? What regulations should every employer follow to limit racial discrimination in the workplace? These questions are very important to ask and complex to understand. It is important for employees to […]
Employment Law
While most of us understand the basic principles of supply and demand, and many of us agree that with the proper checks and balances capitalism seems to work, there is an aspect of the free market economy that has of late reared its ugly head: profiteering. What profiteering is and how it can be harmful […]
Employment Law
Recently Crate & Barrel sent out an email to customers that if they preferred not have their delivery team wear mask, that they should call the company and the company would arrange to have a team of employees who were not wearing masks deliver their items. While we all appreciate good customer service, what does […]
Employment Law
Tara is a 42-year old mother of two and recently a grandmother. While she is in good health and appears fit, Tara has asthma. Normally Tara works days cleaning the common areas and individual apartments after people move out and before the new residents move in. Her manager told her that she needed to continue […]
Employment Law
No matter where you’re employed, your workplace should be free from discrimination. Discrimination at work is not unique to just a few types of businesses, but is prevalent across all industries. What is age discrimination? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) outlawed discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older in 1967. Discrimination […]
Employment Law
When a workplace commits illegal activities or knowingly creates environments that promote discrimination, they count on their employees, keeping quiet. Employees often do not realize that they would be legally protected if they report any illegal activity. Thanks to The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, employees have the reassurance of the safety of their job after […]
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