Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when someone in a position of authority makes employment benefits conditional on an employee or job applicant accepting unwanted sexual advances. The Latin phrase means "something for something." California law prohibits this...
Typically, a promotion means more responsibility and more work. That’s why it is often accompanied by a pay raise. Unfortunately, promotions without pay increases are becoming more common as companies struggle to stay profitable or at least solvent. Many have hiring...
Going to work should not mean constantly worrying about upsetting a supervisor, saying the wrong thing or becoming the next target of workplace hostility. Yet some employees spend their days walking on eggshells, unsure when another uncomfortable confrontation might...
Work does not always begin when an employee clocks in or end when the scheduled shift is over. In many workplaces, employees may be asked to complete tasks around their regular working hours or handle responsibilities that are not clearly recorded. Over time, these...
An artificial intelligence tracking system can contribute to workplace discrimination when it treats applicants differently because of a protected characteristic. While the technology itself is not unlawful, liability depends on how the employer selects and uses it. ...
Many employers discourage employees from talking about politics, religion and other divisive topics at work. It can create unnecessary conflict among people who need to work together as a team. Unfortunately, some employers have been known to hold mandatory employee...
When it comes to sexual harassment cases, it is important to consider power dynamics. These can drastically influence how a workplace sexual harassment case begins and why it takes place. Often, researchers find that differences in relative power within the...
Have you been covering shifts for your coworkers? Has your boss asked you to stay late to finish a large project? Have you been working every weekend for the last month? You may be entitled to overtime pay. California rewards employees who work extra hours with...
Quiet firing describes a situation wherein an employer gradually creates working conditions that make an employee feel discouraged, excluded or pushed toward resigning. Instead of ending the employment relationship directly, the role slowly becomes less rewarding or...
An internship is a critical stepping stone for many young professionals looking forward to their dream careers. Because interns are often new to the workforce and might depend on supervisors for experiences and future references, they might feel especially vulnerable...