There are many ways an employee can be discriminated against at work. If you are over the age of 40 and your employer is treating you less favorably or is taking adverse action against you based on your age, then you might be a victim of age discrimination. If so, you...
Year: 2022
Work-related harassment can take place online
Technology has made working life much easier for many people. However, it is important not to forget about some of the drawbacks. Technology has also given rise to new forms of harassment, and they can be work-related. All workers in California have a legal right to...
Can your employer make you stay quiet over harassment?
There are two main ways of dealing with problems such as workplace harassment and discrimination. The first and best is for the employer to investigate and take action to ensure it never happens again. The second is for the employer to brush it under the carpet and...
Can new fathers get paid family leave in California?
In the 21st century, more dads want to take some time off when a new child joins the family. In past eras, maternity leave was typically only available to mothers, and most workplaces did not offer paid leave. Contemporary times call for modern solutions. Mothers of...
Do employers need to accommodate your disability?
If you live with a disability, you have likely experienced many situations where you could do something if only someone made more effort to help. California takes providing you with equal opportunities seriously and most businesses should have measures in place to...
California bill aims to end workplace marijuana discrimination
Your employer can’t fire you because you had a beer or a glass of wine with your dinner at home. They also can’t fire you because a drug test shows traces of a prescribed medication in your system. Why, then, should they be able to fire you because you use marijuana –...
How do you prove pay discrimination at work?
Everyone deserves adequate and fair pay for work done. But when discrimination gets into the picture, the subject of pay can become a sticky issue. This is why labor laws are in place to protect workers from all forms of discrimination, including wage discrimination....
A new lawsuit alleges sexual harassment at Tesla
It can be hard for sexual harassment victims to speak out against their abusers. This has proved a topic of discussion with the recent suit against Tesla. Six female employees at the Fremont, California Tesla factory called out the toxic work environment. Tesla’s...
Former cannabis exec claims harassment, retaliatory termination
Sexual harassment can happen in any industry and to just about anyone. Here in California, some of the cases that have gotten the most media attention have been in the entertainment and tech industries and have involved men harassing women. However, one case of...
Have you faced age discrimination at your job?
Your work opportunities and compensation should be a reflection of your education, experience and work performance. Unfortunately, some companies look instead at personal characteristics outside of the control of their workers when making big decisions. Age...