In California, it's illegal to retaliate against a whistleblower, and if you're in a situation where you feel that you may have to tell on someone who is doing something illegal in your company, you should know about what protections you have. It can be daunting to go...
Discrimination could take many forms in California workplaces, and age biases are among them. Older persons may find their employers or co-workers take actions that harm them in some way. Persons at or over the age of 40 need to know they have protections under the...
While eight-hour workdays can be taxing, meal breaks and rest periods may make them more bearable. Yet, your employer may sometimes make you work through them. Or, they may deny you your breaks altogether. You likely feel upset for losing out on your break time, yet...
When an employee is placed in a compromising situation by their employer, it is natural that they have concerns about losing that job. In this challenging job market, employees are working above and beyond to make sure they can maintain their livelihoods and job...
Workplace discrimination can surface in many ways, whether subtly or blatantly. And every such incident is demeaning, hurtful and illegal. Whether passed over for a promotion because of your gender or race or made to feel like a second-class citizen due to a...
When you start a new job, or your first job, you might get along with your coworkers and managers, but you might not. Getting used to working with different types of people and their workplace habits is part of the job. However, there are some forms of workplace...
Victims of workplace discrimination can suffer in different ways. Not only is it against the law, but it may also cause crippling levels of stress that affects performance, opportunities for professional advancement, and enjoyment of life outside of work. The...