Many people across California spend most of their week in the workplace. The majority of jobs come with at least some sort of pressure, and the occasional joke can ease some tension and make the day go by a lot quicker. Is there a line though? Can a joke ever become...
Sometimes, workplace racial discrimination is obvious. A company refuses to hire people from certain backgrounds or only promotes people from one racial group. A review of their actions over the course of several months or years will reveal an obvious trend. However,...
Very few working environments are free from pressure and stress at all times. However, standard workplace stresses can often cross the line into unlawful activities. Workplace discrimination is one example of such an activity. No employee should have to put up with...
Discrimination in the hiring process is unlawful, but it is a common occurrence. The employer's preconceived notions or prejudices may block your chances of landing a job, and it is illegal across all states. Such discrimination may be based on your race, gender, or...
Your right to religious freedom is one of the most basic civil rights afforded to you under the U.S. Constitution. You can practice your faith, whatever that faith may be. You should not have to worry about your employer punishing you because of your religious...
Humans are, by nature, curious beings. It's not uncommon for them to ask questions about how things work or how something came to be. Individuals often ask others about their ethnic background or race if it's hard for them to pinpoint. It may seem insensitive,...
Employers have a duty to prevent discrimination from occurring in the workplace. It’s against the law for any employer to engage in discriminatory actions. While some people might think that discrimination only occurs in very obvious ways, there are a host of ways...
When you’re coming up with the perfect candidate, you may have an age range in mind. Maybe you already have a relatively older workforce, for instance, and you want to bring on someone who is younger for their perspectives, technological proficiency and energy. Maybe...
You're a private person, and you prefer to keep your private life away from the workplace -- but your boss asks a lot of questions. Some of those questions are specifically about your romantic life. What can you do? Your personal life should stay personal. It has no...
A rather complicated discrimination lawsuit has been working its way through the California court system for almost a year now. The case is drawing headlines not only for its unique nature but also for the fact that it seems to have opened a floodgate on similar...