Despite advances made to workplaces in many other ways, discrimination and harassment continue to exist and plague workers of all walks of life. Pregnant workers in particular face discrimination before and after getting hired to work for a company. What forms does...
Month: January 2021
Going over examples of retaliation
If you decide to take action as a result of discrimination or sexual harassment, you need to have confidence and a clear understanding of your legal rights. Unfortunately, some workers stay silent and allow mistreatment to continue because they worry about the...
Identifying and addressing religious discrimination
If you have experienced discrimination at your place of employment as a result of your religious beliefs, you need to firmly stand up for your legal rights as an employee. In addition, you should also take action if you dealt with unlawful discrimination while...
Toxic workplaces, harassment and high blood pressure
Workplaces that allow harassment could cause employee health issues. FastCompany.com reports that silence could be a symptom of an unhealthy work environment. Coworkers who rarely talk to each other may reveal on-the-job tension. Some workers may have also experienced...
Wage claim lawsuit over unpaid bag checks results in settlement
Wage theft violates state and federal labor laws. The California Department of Industrial Relations explains how most employers must pay a minimum hourly rate of $15.00. The DIR.CA.gov website notes that employers must provide one paid 10-minute rest break for each...
What are the impacts of misclassification?
Employee classification is much more important than people tend to give it credit for. Not only does it determine the sort of benefits and protections a worker receives, but it also determines the type of pay. Getting a close look at an employment contract is a good...
Can your boss fire you for filing a complaint?
If you experience discrimination, harassment or health and safety violations in the workplace, then your likely reaction might be to file a complaint. Many employees hesitate to make such a complaint out of fear of their boss firing them. You have a right to a...
How may employers misclassify workers as independent contractors?
California’s Assembly Bill No. 5 passed in September of 2019. The bill established the ABC test to determine whether independent contractors classify as employees. If you believe an employer misclassified your position, you may file a lawsuit for relief. You could...
Addressing age discrimination during the hiring process
In the workplace, you could face discrimination for different reasons. From racial discrimination to mistreatment on the basis of one's religious beliefs, unlawful mistreatment affects far too many workers. In fact, some people experience illegal discrimination while...
What should you do if your boss will not address a complaint?
If you are the subject of harassment, discrimination or retaliation in the workplace, your first step of recourse is to file a complaint with your company’s HR department. This gives your company a chance to fix the problem from within by establishing a pattern of...