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...
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...
There are numerous federal laws that help protect workers from employers that would put them in unsafe work environments, subject them to abuse or discriminate against them. Unfortunately, federal laws on worker protection leave plenty of gaps and often require a...
Your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment, but that doesn’t give them the power to do whatever they want with regard to your relationship. For example, wrongful termination could come into play, during which your employer violates your rights and...
The longer you have worked at the same job, the easier your work often becomes. Your knowledge of the industry and your experience performing your specific job tasks will make you a better and more efficient worker over the years. Many employers recognize the value of...
In an effort to eliminate sexual harassment in California's workplaces, state law gives you the right to sue your employer if you reported harassment and the employer did not take reasonable steps to address the problem. Not only does this right give victims the...
During the process of joining a new employer, you may sign several different contracts and documents. While many of these simply put you in the company’s system, some are agreements that can affect your legal rights while at work. California recently outlawed forced...