Employment discrimination can manifest at any stage in a working relationship. Discrimination during hiring is relatively common. Workers with visible indicators of their protected characteristics are especially vulnerable to discriminatory hiring practices. ...
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What training do California employers need to provide?
Employers have numerous legal obligations to their workers. One of the most important requirements relates to training them. California has slightly different requirements than many other states, leading to confusion among both employees and employers regarding...
3 acts that can lead to wrongful termination
Wrongful termination occurs when a company fires an employee for an unlawful reason. Some wrongful terminations are discriminatory in nature. Those in positions of business authority may allow their personal biases to affect decisions they make about hiring or job...
Why your sexual harasser may not have any previous complaints
If you recently experienced sexual harassment at work, you may be having doubts about reporting it. One of the things that may weigh on your mind is that you’re not aware of any previous wrongdoing by your harasser. This might leave you wondering whether you just...
Retaliation that does not involve termination
In many situations, it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees. For instance, if an employee becomes a whistleblower regarding sexual harassment, safety violations or illegal activity, the employer cannot retaliate after the report is made. That...
Are you actually required to give two weeks’ notice?
When most employees quit their jobs, their boss has an expectation that they are going to give advance notice. Two weeks is the industry standard in most cases. If you go to your boss and tell them that you are quitting immediately, they may be very surprised, or they...
When can employers deny workers a severance package?
Sudden job loss can leave people struggling to pay their bills. They may fall behind on mortgage payments, accrue massive credit card balances and default on their student loans. The more skilled individuals are, the longer it may take them to secure new, comparable...
How can workers acting as whistleblowers protect themselves?
Workplace whistleblowing is a protected employment activity. Employees have legal support from federal statutes and state regulations if they need to address safety concerns or wrongdoing on the part of their employers. Whistleblowing can involve notifying management...
Sexual harassment policies that actually hold up in court
A workplace free from sexual harassment is about feeling safe, respected and heard when you show up to work every day. For employees, a strong sexual harassment policy is often the first defense they will have when something feels wrong. Many workplaces have policies...
What counts as protected activity in a California workplace?
If you have ever paused before contacting Human Resources or relevant authorities about something that felt unfair, unsafe or possibly illegal at work, you’re not alone. Many California employees hesitate, unsure whether speaking up might derail their career or put...
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