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...
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...
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...
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,...
According to a civil complaint filed in a California court against Pinterest, the company's culture is male-centric, and gender and race discrimination are rampant at the highest levels. The lawsuit was filed by the company's former chief operating officer, a woman...
Employees in California and throughout the country may be entitled to be compensated for the emotional distress they experience in a workplace discrimination case. However, this may not be the case if a person experienced unintentional discrimination or was terminated...
If California employees find out that they have not been paid the required minimum wage and overtime pay, they may be able to recover those wages. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, requires that employers pay at least the federal minimum wage for their...
Two former wives of ex-Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein were successful in their attempt to have $6 million in assets formerly controlled by their ex-husband frozen. Lawyers for Weinstein say that not having access to the funds is making things difficult for their...
According to Fast Company, employees are beginning to speak up regarding wages, disparities in pay and racist practices. Although illegal, discrimination in hiring and firing, job assignments, promotions, job training, pay and layoffs is still present, leaving you to...
Employees in California and throughout the country may be entitled to various forms of compensation or other relief if they are wrongfully terminated. For example, it may be possible for a worker to recover lost wages and expenses incurred pursuing the lawsuit against...
