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The tendency to overlook same-sex sexual harassment stems from both cultural stereotypes and organizational blind spots. Many employees assume that harassment is strictly a heterosexual issue, while employers may lack inclusive policies that recognize and address...
Discrimination at work can feel isolating, confusing and downright frustrating. Many employees struggle to know what to do if they’re facing it. Your career, income and even peace of mind can feel like they’re hanging in the balance, where one wrong move could make...
In Los Angeles, your personal life and opinions are only a click away from being public. That reality raises a tough question: what happens if your employer sees something online they do not like? California law gives you certain protections when your social media use...
Each employee deserves to work in an environment that is safe, fair and respectful. Unfortunately, not all workplaces uphold these standards, and some employees face discrimination, retaliation or wrongful treatment. Understanding your rights helps in protecting...
Medical conditions, ranging from genetic predispositions to certain disorders to acquired illnesses, should not affect employment opportunities. Federal and state laws protect people with disabling medical conditions from discrimination. Pregnancy is not always a...
It’s not always easy to spot sexual harassment in the workplace, especially when it’s hidden behind subtle, manipulative behavior. Sometimes, the problem isn’t physical actions or obvious comments. It’s how someone tries to control how you think, feel or question your...
Employees, particularly hourly workers, often struggle to understand and use their employment rights. Many professionals believe that they have to perform whatever tasks their employers request of them. Even when the job task seems unnecessarily dangerous, workers may...
Some jobs have a known association with violence. Security professionals and those working in law enforcement largely recognize that they could be at risk of others becoming aggressive toward them. Other types of careers, including professions in the health care,...
Companies negotiating with workers often rely on restrictive covenants. They negotiate terms when initially hiring a worker to prevent them from damaging the business while working there or after leaving their position. Restrictive covenants are also common inclusions...
In some workplaces, it is not just your qualifications that matter. Sometimes, how you look ends up carrying more weight than your skills. This pressure to fit a certain image can be even more intense and often unspoken if you are a woman, for example. You might be...