Most fast food workers are employed by franchisees – not by the corporations that we all know by name and sometimes just by their logo. That means when they have a wage dispute or other employment issue, they (or the state) must take it up with the owner of the local...
As with most forms of discrimination, it can happen to people from all backgrounds. However, women often face the brunt of sexism in the workplace. Sexism at work can be subtle or more brazen. Whichever form it takes, it is completely unacceptable. Outlined below are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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....
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...