Unfortunately, even though workplaces have made many advancements in the last few years alone, many of the problems that afflicted workplaces of the past continue to exist today. Discrimination is one of these issues. However, laws exist today that allow for...
Month: May 2022
Men can be victims of sexual harassment
When people think about sexual harassment, they often think of women as the victims. However, men have increasingly become victims of workplace sexual harassment as well. What may seem like a crime against women, sexual harassment is seen across genders and industries...
Types of wrongful termination
Wrongful termination occurs when your employer fires you without a justifiable reason. Thankfully, there are laws that protect you from termination under specific circumstances. Breach of contract or covenant If your contract lists specific actions that could lead to...
At Will Employment in California
Most employees in California are considered “at-will” employees. In fact, California's Labor Code contains a presumption that employees in California are employed at will. What this means is that the employee may terminate their employment at any time. Likewise,...
Sexual Harassment in California
In California, employees are protected from sexual harassment in the workplace by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) (Labor Code secs. 12900 -12996.) There are various types of sexual harassment. It usually includes either - Unwanted sexual advances, or -...