When it comes to employment termination, California is generally an at-will state. What does at-will employment mean? At-will employment means that an employer can fire you at any time for no reason. And as an at-will employee, you can quit your job at any time for no reason. However, despite California’s at-will employment law, your employer cannot fire you...
Continue ReadingIt’s vital to know how to prove workplace sexual harassment in California if you find yourself in this challenging position. Sexual harassment in the workplace is sex-based discrimination that is destructive and illegal under state and federal laws. If you have suffered the effects of sex-based harassment at your job, you have a right to financial compensation and other...
Continue ReadingThe state of American workplaces is disheartening. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 38% of women and 14% of men have reported experiencing sexual harassment at work. And in some industries, 90% of women say they have been sexually harassed. Moreover, 60% of women report experiencing “unwanted sexual attention, sexual coercion, sexually crude conduct, or sexist comments”...
Continue ReadingSexual harassment by an employer may be getting more media attention in the #MeToo era, but the problem is nothing new. Both men and women regularly endure workplace harassment. While these media campaigns may have drawn attention to the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment, they do not provide much help when figuring out the specifics of how to sue...
Continue ReadingCan I sue my employer for discrimination? This is a question many workers in California ask when they face unfair treatment at work. You are not alone. California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) receives almost 5,000 workplace discrimination complaints each year from California workers. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, employees who experience discrimination have a...
Continue ReadingWhat’s the statute of limitations on sexual harassment at work in California? This is a critical question for employees facing such distressing situations. Sexual harassment is a painful and too frequent occurrence in California workplaces. You have legal protection against this egregious behavior as an employee, but you must seek redress quickly or risk losing your right to pursue...
Continue ReadingTips for handling sexual harassment in the workplace are essential for anyone facing this serious issue. No one should have to endure sexual harassment in their workplace (or anywhere else). However, this is a prevalent problem that many employees must regularly combat. Do you know how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of a workplace that mistreats individuals...
Continue ReadingWhen someone in your workplace sexually harasses you, knowing common examples of workplace sexual harassment is one of your most important assets. You need to know about your rights against unlawful harassment and your employer’s obligations to protect you. Knowing some examples might help you in deciding to take legal action. Please read below for typical examples of sexual...
Continue ReadingDoes your employer treat you poorly because of your sex? Does your supervisor turn the other way when coworkers or customers engage in offensive conduct that is based on sex or gender? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are likely the victim of sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment, and you have the...
Continue ReadingDisability discrimination in the workplace should never prevent someone from finding meaningful employment. A person’s disability should have little to no bearing on their ability to find a job. We all have a right to pursue gainful employment in a non-discriminatory workplace. California and federal laws protect disabled workers from disability discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, not all employers...
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