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Getting fired is not the only situation that could lead to a wrongful termination. In fact, employers who want you out of the company might not explicitly fire you to avoid liability. They may instead create a hostile or intolerable working condition that could compel...
Sexual harassment can come in many forms, but there are two main categories. The first is a hostile work environment. Catcalling, wolf-whistling and sexually suggestive jokes or remarks are some examples of subtle sexual harassment that constitute a hostile work...
Hostile work environments affect at least one-fifth of the US workforce. These workers feel intimidated, scared or uncomfortable due to the conduct of others at their jobs. Therefore, these are some signs of a hostile work environment that you should watch for. Public...
Many people employed in California have experienced workplace discrimination or another type of workplace violation. Yet, few actually come forward and make formal reports about their experiences. Newly proposed legislation may change that in an effort to make workers...
Employers have a legal responsibility to follow California wage and hour laws, but unfortunately, violations can occur both through willful disregard or ignorance. There are five common ways for an employer to violate these important laws. 1. Failing to pay minimum...
Many people employed in California face some form of workplace discrimination during their careers. Yet, research shows that LGBTQ professionals are especially at risk. Studies show that almost half of all LGBTQ professionals working in America face workplace...
There are some famous instances of workers coming forward to expose a company's wrongdoings. These people often become synonymous with the term whistleblower, but what does that mean? There is a lot more to qualify as a whistleblower than merely reporting something...
Nobody deserves harassment or discrimination in the workplace due to their gender, age, religion or other protected status. Unfortunately, every day in California workplaces, people experience various types of unlawful gender discrimination. Being able to recognize...
Not everyone enjoys going to work. However, no one should have to be afraid of going to work or feel anxious in their workplace due to unreasonable treatment. There are laws that exist to ensure California’s workers are not victims of such hostile work environments. It is the employer’s responsibility to cultivate a work environment that is fairly comfortable and…
California is already recognized as having some of the most employee-friendly laws in the US. New laws that will take effect in 2022 continue to encourage improved conditions for employees in the workplace. In October, Governor Newsom signed into law some new legislation aimed at improving workplace safety and establishing equality of pay practices. One of the new laws that…