Santa Barbara Employment Law Blog
What to know about workplace harassment
If you are subject to any type of harassment while on the job, it is generally a good idea to report it to your employer. The same is typically true if you witness another person harassing a colleague or anyone else affiliated with your company. Let's take a look at...
Your right to breaks as a California worker
If you work in California and you are paid per hour, you may be confused about your entitlements under the law. For example, if you work a 12-hour shift, you will obviously need to have breaks so that you can eat and drink as well as visit the restroom. Many...
Common myths about wrongful termination
Nothing can be more frustrating for an employee than to lose his or her job for no valid reason. Unfortunately, employees in California and across the United States wrongfully terminate employees on a regular basis. In these situations, employees have the right to...
How to truly reach women empowerment in the workplace
Throughout California and within some of the nation's most powerful companies, the conversation around discrimination, harassment, prejudice, and bias are being made. Antonia Hock is one of those voices speaking out on discrimination in the workplace and is a strong...
How did McDonald’s reach a wage-theft settlement
McDonald's employees will soon receive something extra. A check for $3,900 is headed to some employees, and the funds aren't part of the fast food giant's generosity. McDonald's recently settled a wage-theft case, leading the company to pay out $26 million. The move...
Sexual harassment rampant among orthopedic trainees
Earning your entry into a rewarding professional career like a surgeon is stressful enough without unwanted sexual advances. However, many women say they were subjected to sexual harassment while training to earn entry into their medical careers as orthopedic...
IBM loses age discrimination case
American workers are protected from discrimination on many fronts. Employers are supposed to hire and promote based on what people bring to the table. They're not allowed to discriminate against employees on the basis of race, gender, religion, age and more. People in...
Pentagon official accused of ongoing sexual harassment
A report from the Inspector General at the Pentagon details a pattern of sexual harassment committed by the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) top civilian employee for seven years. The report disclosed that the former executive director photographed the buttocks of one...
Workplace harassment laws in California
Many workers in California and around the country put up with harassment because they do not know what rights they have or they fear that speaking up could lead to disciplinary action or even termination. Congress took action to protect workers from harassment in 1964...
Discrimination can harm pregnant mothers and infants
Pregnancy discrimination is illegal in California, but it continues to occur in many workplaces. This type of discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of the employment relationship, including applications, interviews, promotions, bonuses, job assignments,...
