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Is it discrimination?
A worker facing a less-than-favorable job environment may wonder if there is something wrong with the treatment. In some cases, the worker may not fit well into the position, while in others, there is something deeper happening. Workplace discrimination may take many...
Study: Reporting sexual harassment usually results in retaliation
Starting in October 2017, the #MeToo movement compelled the national media to pay attention to sexual harassment in the workplace. For a time, there was substantial coverage of allegations of harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct by powerful, often famous...
What Does Pregnancy Discrimination Look Like?
Women can face various types of unfair treatment in the workplace that should not be tolerated. One form of discrimination unique to women is pregnancy discrimination. Though the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed over 40 years ago, many women still find...
How common is age discrimination?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 made it illegal for employers to harass or discriminate against employees because of their age. However, despite the more than 50 years since this act was passed, employees in the later years of their career still...
Talking to your boss about your disability
When you are diagnosed with a disability, you may need to decide whether or not you will disclose it to your employer. You should begin by considering how it will impact your work. Do you need time off? Will it affect your productivity or ability to complete certain...
Berkeley professor suspended after sexual harassment allegations
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. The University of California, Berkeley has suspended a well-known professor over credible allegations of sexual harassment. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a former doctoral student...
Understanding what may be wrongful termination
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in wrongful termination on Monday, February 18, 2019. Anyone in California who has ever lost a job knows that this experience can be highly upsetting, stressful and even traumatic. The experience can be made all the...
When sexual harassment is denied
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in sexual harassment on Sunday, February 10, 2019. For sexual harassment victims, life can be difficult for various reasons. As if returning to work on a daily basis is not hard enough, some workers who have been...
Be on the lookout for wage delays and tricks
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in wage and hour on Friday, February 8, 2019. You deserve to have your compensation for the work you put in paid on time. While many people in the state of California receive their wages without trouble, some...
Documents that should not be in your personnel file
On behalf of Jay S. Rothman & Associates posted in retaliation on Thursday, January 31, 2019. If you find yourself unexpectedly fired from your job or the victim of an unfair demotion for engaging in protected activity, you have the right to view your personnel...
