Workplace sexual harassment often involves quid pro quo harassment. A manager, business owner or other person in a position of authority uses career rewards or employment threats to demand romantic or sexual favors from subordinates. Quid pro harassment is common, but...
When people experience discrimination at work, their first instinct is often to sue immediately. It’s understandable, given that workplace discrimination is illegal under both California and federal law. However, most employment discrimination cases do not usually...
There are some situations in which your employer is allowed to alter a digital timesheet. But it is important that they do so correctly and legally. In the past, most timesheets were physical, so alterations were very obvious. Today, many people sign in and out of...
Unions protect worker rights and help them ensure a safe work environment. They can bargain for better wages and act as advocates for workers during difficult times. Companies sometimes have a negative opinion of unions, as they may increase staffing costs and could...
Sexual harassment can be the result of one person pressuring another into sexual favors for job benefits or the creation of a hostile work environment. A host of different behaviors from coworkers and supervisors can create a toxic work environment where accepting...
Most California employees know that they have to clock in and out when they’re working a shift, but they may not realize just how strict that requirement is in this state. In California, wage and hour rules stipulate that employees are paid for every minute they work,...
California’s pay transparency law took effect just over three years ago. It required employers with at least 15 employees to include hourly wage or salary pay scales (ranges) for all external and internal job postings. This gives applicants and current employees...
Employees in California have robust employment rights that their employers must comply with. Many people are aware that the federal government has the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but some may not know that California employees also have the California Family...
Racial discrimination in the employment sector is illegal. Businesses generally cannot consider a worker's race or national origin when deciding whom to hire or promote. Employees faced with overt racism from individuals of differing backgrounds may recognize the...
Sexual advances can feel weird if they are not mutual. At your workplace, they are not only uncomfortable, but they can also create serious legal and professional concerns. Employees may stall speaking up, fearing retaliation or damage to their careers. Workplace...