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Any job loss can prove to be a financial and personal setback. People often take terminations quite personally. They may also struggle to afford basic expenses until they find a new job elsewhere. Given that California is an at-will employment state, people often...
Workplace harassment can come in many forms. Employees may be harassed because of their sexual preference, gender, race, culture, religion or disability, for example. Employees could face threats, subtle discrimination or be stalked or attacked because of their...
If your employer no longer wants you around, they need to think carefully about what they do next. If you are on an at-will contract, they can usually just cancel it. The exception would be if their motive for wanting you gone is discriminatory. If you have a contract...
For years, you’ve worked well at your job and gotten positive feedback from your coworkers. Management always seems to be happy with the job that you do and you don’t have serious conflicts with any of your coworkers. Things seem to be going well. But then things...
Sexual harassment is an unwelcome behavior in the workplace targeted at an individual because of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Both men and women can experience sexual harassment, and individuals of any gender can be perpetrators. A report from...
An employee is someone who works for an employer. The employer instructs what the worker does. In turn, the employee is paid for their work and may be eligible for some benefits. Employers may steal wages and take away rights from their workers by misclassifying them....
In December of 2023, Kaiser Permanente – which is one of the most influential healthcare providers in California – lost an employment discrimination and wrongful termination case in state court. The jury that heard the evidence in that case awarded the mistreated...
Pregnancy can be an exciting phase in life. Yet, balancing your pregnancy with your career is not always easy. As such, employers are expected to be considerate and allow their pregnant employees a fair and accommodating work environment. However, pregnancy...
Autism is not a cut-and-dried condition that affects everybody the same way – it’s on a spectrum. Many people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) lead fulfilling lives and are gainfully employed in high-level professions with complex job duties. However, if you’re...
If you are injured at work or contract a work-related illness, you need to report it to your employer, as you need to get treatment and may need to miss work as you recover. You should be intentional about how you report the injury or illness. Below are two factors to...