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California wage and hour laws mandate that companies cannot require employees to work “off-the- clock” without monetary compensation. Working “off-the-clock” means that an employee does work for his or her employer, with the company’s knowledge, but without receiving...
In response to the growing #MeToo movement throughout the United States, in 2018, the California legislature passed legislation designed to limit the non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements to resolve lawsuits involving allegations of sexual harassment in...
Attention at work is not bad when you feel it is respectful and does not impede your job. If it leaves you feeling uncomfortable or awkward, it may fit into the workplace harassment category. Harassment in the workplace may take many forms and differ depending on the...
According to the Harvard Business Review, only 15% of people who suffer workplace harassment make a formal charge. A primary reason that people hesitate to report bad behavior is a fear of retaliation by their employer or coworkers. If you have faced discrimination or...
This summer, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a lawsuit against the video game company Activision Blizzard. The legal claim cited the "frat boy" culture of sexual harassment and lower wages reported by female workers at the firm. Review...
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of a black operating room technician at a Dallas-area hospital. The technician had sought recourse for his termination after complaining about race-based discrimination in the workplace. Previously, the trial...
In the U.S., it is illegal for most employers to discriminate against applicants or employees because of their immigration status. Provided you have legal authorization to work in the U.S., your employer or prospective employer should not discriminate against you....
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...
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...
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...
