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Workplace sexual harassment is illegal, but it still regularly occurs in offices across California and the rest of the country. In fact, it even happens at the U.S. Department of Justice. Justice Department deals with sexual harassment complaints In July 2021, Deputy...
If your California employer has failed to pay you for the work you've done, withheld tips or overtime earnings, or refused to provide you with rest breaks, you may be able to file a wage theft claim. To do so, you will need to provide certain documents to support your...
Harassment is an increasingly serious issue in California workplaces. As companies strive to make their workplaces safer and more inviting, many individuals might be wondering what constitutes harassment in different contexts. What constitutes sexual harassment? The...
Have you been the victim of employee discrimination in California? This can be a very upsetting experience. It can affect your peace of mind and even your physical health. If you have been discriminated against, you don't have to stand for it. There are measures you...
Anyone who believes discrimination doesn’t happen in the workplace isn’t looking at modern statistics. While not likely as overt today as previous generations, California workplaces suffer from instances of troubling bias and harassment. Lawsuits filed show how...
California is an at-will employment state, which means that your employer can fire you without cause or for any lawful reason. However, if your employer fires you for an unlawful reason, you have the right to sue them for wrongful termination. What is considered...
If you are an employee in California, you may need to take family medical leave from time to time, such as if you or a member of your family has a serious health condition. Your employer may be required by federal law to give you time off under the Family and Medical...
Pregnant employees in California are due the same rights as anyone else in the workplace. Although pregnancy discrimination is illegal, it still happens. Recently, a woman filed a lawsuit against UCLA for that reason. What is the lawsuit about? The woman who filed the...
Sexual harassment involves a range of unwanted and inappropriate behaviors. Inappropriate comments and suggestions are two such troubling actions that could upset an employee or a coworker. Assuming that sexual harassment may only occur at a physical location in...
Wage theft is the practice of denying pay or benefits to an employee who rightfully has a claim to them, and it is a big problem. Wage theft affects as many as 2 million American workers each year, amounting to billions of dollars in stolen earnings. In California,...