Most small business owners understand the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel secure and appreciated. Too often, though, even well-meaning owners fail to create an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. In fact, the U.S. Equal...
Pregnant women have federal protection against discrimination in their employment. Sometimes, however, it can be difficult for a pregnant worker to tell if an employer's actions constitute discrimination. Be aware of these four subtle signs that may indicate pregnancy...
Savvy business owners understand that avoiding litigation is a top priority of successful businesses. Not only is litigation extremely expensive and time-consuming, it can also cost you valuable business relationships. One popular method of alternative dispute...
If you have welcomed a new baby into your family, you may have some excitement and anxiety about returning to your job when your family medical leave ends. You should not, however, worry about losing the opportunity to feed breast milk to your baby. After all, both...
If you have a disability, your employer must make reasonable accommodations to help you do your job successfully. The Americans with Disabilities Act (or “ADA”) and California state laws cover your right to reasonable accommodations and when you have legal recourse if...
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), thousands of employees experience pregnancy discrimination every year. In order to fight back against this unfair behavior, it is important to understand the many forms that pregnancy discrimination can...
Harassment is a real concern for many employers. Allowing it to go unchecked could lead to lawsuits, complaints and the loss of good employees. To help make it clear that you will not allow harassment in the workplace, it's important that you establish a written...
The #MeToo movement gained national attention in October 2017 when multiple allegations of sexual harassment against movie producer Harvey Weinstein came to light. Since these first revelations, the effects of the #MeToo movement have reverberated in workplaces...
California is a state known for its diversity and both state and federal employment laws prohibit discrimination based on various personal identifying factors including gender, race, national origin and religion. For employees who work in customer-facing roles and...
There are plenty of people who don't like their jobs. We've all complained to friends, family and co-workers about work. In most instances, you likely vent a little bit and move on because you just needed to get something off your chest.But what if there is more to...
