Social media has become a repository for sexual harassment allegations to such an extent that even high-profile figures have suffered the consequences. Some social media platforms encourage employees to post these kinds of complaints anonymously, but can this help to...
Legal Protection For Workers
What to do if your boss is harassing you
California employees have protection from workplace harassment based on sex, race, age, disability, national origin or religion. When your boss is the person creating a hostile work environment, however, you may be unsure about how to seek recourse for the stress,...
How do you know if you have been wrongfully terminated?
California is an at-will employment state, and this means that your employer will say that you can be terminated for any reason. However, the employer cannot interfere with one of your protected rights. So, how do you know if your employer was on the right side of...
Accommodations available to pregnant woman while working
If your California employer has more than five full-time employees, you have rights to prevent harassment and discrimination if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. For example, while you are pregnant, your employer must allow routine accommodations that help...
The law grants women job protections during and after pregnancy
When a couple plans to start a family or have another child, the announcement of a pregnancy is typically a reason to celebrate. Unfortunately, despite the fact that U.S. and California state laws require employers to extend important employment protections to...
Many types of discrimination are at play for pregnant women
Discrimination of any type is not legal in employment situations. However, every day there are new claims from employees who face such issues. Pregnancy discrimination is one such area that seems to keep coming up despite laws and other efforts to stop it. It has a...