Unexpectedly, one of your coworkers asks you if you’d like to go on a date. You never really considered office dating, and it’s not necessarily something you are interested in. Maybe you’re worried about it creating an awkward situation if the date doesn’t go well....
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or job applicant is mistreated because of their genetic information. This form of discrimination can affect hiring decisions, promotions, job assignments and other employment practices. Although this...
Quiet firing refers to employers' subtle and often insidious practices to encourage employees to leave their jobs voluntarily. Unlike traditional firing, where an employer explicitly terminates an employee's contract, quiet firing involves creating a work environment...
Companies should pay workers in accordance with their contracts and employment records. The law imposes numerous wage and hour laws on businesses that have employees. A worker's status, their contract and even the industry in which they work can affect their wage...
Workplace discrimination is psychologically distressing, and it can interfere with your job performance. In California, where the law strongly protects employees from unfair treatment, knowing how to document your experience is crucial. Proper documentation can help...
There are dozens of laws protecting the rate wage rights of workers in California. Federal laws established key baselines for fair pay, and California expanded on many of those rules. Workers have a right to fair wages, and they also have a right to expect that their...
Numerous types of sexual harassment can take place. Often, it’s just one person exhibiting power over another. For example, a coworker could make disparaging remarks about someone’s gender or a supervisor could repeatedly pester someone about their looks or ask them...
As work life and home life become increasingly intertwined for many Americans, it can be the norm for a manager to contact an employee at all hours of the day or night and throughout the weekend. People work on different schedules, and sometimes they forget that not...
Half the time, you feel like you’re working with a bunch of adolescents – because the banter around the workplace is so juvenile and sexually charged. When you complain to your co-workers and your boss, you hear things like, “It was just a joke!” and, “Don’t be a poor...
California has many laws designed to protect employees. These laws address everything from breaks and lunch periods to overtime pay and minimum wage. Another issue that’s covered by state law is final paychecks. As part of a worker’s final paycheck, the employer has...