Workplace sexual harassment occurs in virtually all California industries and can affect both men and women. Documenting instances of it helps shine a spotlight on this common issue while reducing the chances of it happening again, so it is important to know what to...
Employment Law And Personal Injury Attorneys
Year: 2020
Understanding your rights during maternity leave
In today's modern workforce, women have made significant strides in their professional careers. Despite that progress, issues of employee rights during maternity leave persist. One concerning situation that women sometimes face is being fired while on maternity leave....
What is employee misclassification in California?
Navigating California's employment landscape requires understanding labor laws that are important for employees. One issue that has risen to prominence in recent years is employee misclassification. A study by the University of California, Berkley found that between...
Steps to take when experiencing sexual harassment
California workers have protection from sexual harassment under The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act; however, workers must initiate the process to activate legal safeguards. By following a few critical steps, you can ensure...
3 organizational risk factors for sexual harassment
While no California professional industry is immune to sexual harassment, research shows that this type of behavior is more common in some professional settings than it is in others. Certain work conditions seem to “set the stage” for sexual harassment, and it is...
Retaliation and protected activities
At work, it is pivotal for employees to have a clear understanding of their rights. Discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and other violations continue to occur too often, and victims should not hesitate to speak out and address mistreatment....
Signs of workplace discrimination you should watch out for
There are many types of behavior that we understand are discriminatory in the workplace, such as racist jokes or sexually harassing conduct. However, there are many types of discriminatory acts that can happen that are more subtle and could easily be ignored if you do...
How common is age discrimination?
If you are a job applicant or worker over 40, you could have concerns about how your age could affect your position or career opportunities. It is crucial to recognize any mistreatment immediately and understand how the law protects you as a current or prospective...
Do California employers have to pay for overtime?
According to an ADP survey, employees work an average of nine hours of overtime each week and are not paid for their time. Is this legal? California has laws in place to protect workers and ensure fair compensation for their extra hours. California overtime laws...
Sexual harassment: An issue faced by all genders
Sexual harassment is a widespread societal issue. Often, when people think about this problem, they envision it as something that primarily impacts women. While it is true that women frequently face this problem, it is not a challenge exclusive to them. Men, too,...