Although prohibited by state and federal law, sexual harassment still sometimes happens at work. If you experience this type of violation, it may make you uncomfortable, cost you your job or even cause you injuries, among other effects. To help protect yourself and...
Legal Protection For Workers
How should you deal with a workplace bully?
Employers must create a safe and welcoming environment for their employees. This entails dealing with any issues that arise in a timely manner, particularly personal issues that develop between the staff. Sadly, workplace bullying is a very real concern for many...
Do pregnant workers get extra breaks?
Under state law, California workers have several protections if they attend a job while pregnant. The law regards pregnancy as a disability or medical condition, depending. Thus, employers must make accommodations for pregnant workers. This includes the possibility of...
Sexual harassment victims often face termination, retaliation
Sexual harassment is a problem in virtually all industries, and many men and women across California and the nation fall victim to it at some point during their careers. Some victims of sexual harassment never come forward and report their experiences. Many of those...
Accommodations for expecting mothers in the workplace
California law protects the rights of expectant mothers in the workplace. Employers must provide any reasonable accommodation necessary for pregnant women to perform their job duties. These accommodations are usually temporary and can include a variety of...
How do OSHA’s whistleblower laws define retaliation?
There are certain laws in place across California and the United States that offer you certain protections if you decide to “blow the whistle” about wrongdoing in your place of employment. Should you decide to call attention to the fact that your employer is doing...
What is a Qui Tam lawsuit?
Due to the recent rash of fraud cases when it comes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, as well as crisis funds for small businesses, more and more people have heard of Qui Tam lawsuits. But what exactly are these lawsuits? What purpose do they serve and...
Is your workplace toxic?
The demands of a job may weigh on you. However, what if it is more than run-of-the-mill stress? When your workplace breeds negativity, you may feel its toxic effects. A toxic work environment may adversely affect your physical and mental health. Discover some of the...
FMLA discrimination: what it is and how to recognize it
When you or an immediate family member needs to attend to significant health conditions, welcomes a new child into the home or experiences pregnancy complications, you may legally request leave from your job in order to care for your family or your health. The Family...
What standards should be set for codes of conduct?
The National Academy of Sciences has a membership that consists of around 2,000 individuals who all contribute in great ways to the scientific community and the world on a whole. In a recent move, the Academy has moved to put some power behind a recently adopted code...