In any workplace, it is reasonable to want to have both men and women working in advanced roles. To prevent boards from only having men on them, California has gone as far as to establish a law that requires women on corporate boards. Now, on December 1, an attorney...
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Legal questions raised over SB826’s potential discrimination
Can your employer stop you from getting unemployment benefits?
Contrary to popular belief, unemployment insurance claims are not approved automatically. Instead, each filing undergoes a careful review by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the offices in charge of managing unemployment claims. When it receives...
New California law eases distribution center quotas
There’s been a lot of media attention recently on the conditions faced by employees who work in large warehouse distribution centers like those run by Amazon. That’s been in no small part because of the employees themselves speaking out about those conditions and the...
Wrongful termination can still happen to an at-will employee
At-will employment essentially means that you have no guarantee that your job will last. You can be terminated at any time. This also gives you the freedom to quit at any time without legal repercussions. Employees do not need to have a reason to leave, and employers...
Is your employer trying to hide age discrimination?
If you’re over 40 years of age, you know that you deserve the same opportunities as younger workers. You shouldn’t be fired because of your age, and you shouldn’t be denied a job solely because of your age. The good news is that your employer -- or prospective...
Can your manager take your tips?
You work at a bar or a restaurant, where you and the rest of the waitstaff have a manager who directs you on a daily basis. You’re paid hourly and you get tips, while your manager is on a salary and is never directly given tips since they don’t serve tables. Your...
Why do people stay quiet about harassment?
When someone opens up about harassment in the workplace, such as sexual harassment, they often mention events that happened years or even decades ago. They kept quiet about it until something spurred them to talk -- such as the same issue happening to someone else. ...
What does quid pro quo mean?
You often see the term quid pro quo thrown around, sometimes in relation to sexual harassment cases. But have you ever wondered exactly what this means? It’s a way to define the relationship that was in place and the harassment that was involved. Essentially, it...
Men can suffer from sexual harassment
When people think of sexual harassment, they may think of females being the victims. While it’s true that females are often subjected to this type of behavior, it’s fully possible that males will also face sexual harassment. In some cases, men don’t feel as though...
What should you remember when you’re terminated?
People count on the income from their job to make ends meet. Finding out that they lost a job is often a traumatic experience. Despite the shock of it all, any terminated worker must ensure that they’re behaving in an appropriate manner when they find out they were...
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