There are those who contest that racial discrimination in the workplace is largely over. The reasoning behind this is that discriminating on the basis of race is certainly illegal and prohibited within the United States. This is something that wasn’t true 100 years...
Companies fire workers in California every day. Some workers get fired for performance issues or attitude problems. Others lose their jobs because of issues with the company, such as numerous redundant positions or downsizing as the company restructures to avoid...
When you go to work, are you treated the way you should be? Do you receive the support you need to do your job with a disability? Are your colleagues and supervisors respectful of you? If you can’t answer yes to these questions, then you may want to know more about...
Workers who endure misconduct from their employers may feel like they have few options for seeking justice. Federal laws only go so far to protect those dealing with discrimination or harassment at work. California has thankfully enacted statutes that better protect...
You may be working in a hostile environment where discrimination is common, even if you don't get fired or see any other overt signs of discrimination. The things that people say matter, and they can create this hostile environment by making discriminatory comments,...
An arbitration clause is a clause added to some contracts that requires those with complaints to go through arbitration rather than litigating. The clause binds both parties to resolving their dispute through arbitration instead of bringing a lawsuit against the...
Companies and individual employees can discriminate against others for all kinds of reasons. People frequently talk about sex discrimination and racial discrimination, but age discrimination isn't as hot of a topic. However, it still affects thousands of workers in...
If you are working for an employer who has made it clear that they do not like when their female workers get pregnant, now is an appropriate time to make it clear that discriminating against you won’t be tolerated. As someone who has considered getting pregnant and...
It can be a humbling experience to have to admit your limitations after you get hurt on the job or diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Some people delay reporting an injury to their employer or put off seeking medical care because they hope that the problem...
If you’re facing discrimination on the job, it may be hard to speak up. It takes time to work up the nerve to say something, especially if you’re worried about ruining your relationship with your employer or losing your job. By the time you do say something, though,...