Workplace Discrimination

Assembly Bill (AB) 2992 went into effect here in California on Jan. 1. This new state law allows crime victims to take leave to address their health and safety concerns without fear of losing their job. This new law carries the protections offered under Labor Code...

As you get older, you may notice that the way you’re treated on the job changes. While that shouldn’t happen, it’s an unfortunate part of the aging process. New employees might nickname you “grandma” or “grandpa,” or your employer may start taking tasks away from you...

Federal law requires the vast majority of employers to offer reasonable accommodations to disabled workers under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Just a few minor adjustments in the workplace may give disabled applicants a more solid pathway to...

The rise of digital job listings has made it easier than ever before for workers to track down jobs that would perfectly fit their skills, even if the job is far away or they have no connections at the company that has a position open. It may only take a few clicks to...

IMAX, the popular entertainment technology company, recently fired a woman who worked with the company’s legal department. The attorney handled distribution agreements for projects with major companies, including those with Paramount, Sony, Disney and Warner Brothers....

If you’re the victim of discrimination at your place of employment, you have two options: Fight back to protect your legal rights or move on to remove yourself from the situation. There’s nothing wrong with standing up for yourself, as employment discrimination is...

No one should have to struggle with racial discrimination on the job. It’s your right to work in a safe environment and to work somewhere without harassment or discrimination.  Unfortunately, not all businesses are free of discrimination. If you deal with it, it’s...

Many people see older employees as valuable assets to the company because they’ve been doing their job duties for a while. Unfortunately, some companies chose to target employees because of their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) offers protection...

In an interesting story out of California, former officers of the Tupelo Police Department have made claims that the police department has rampant workplace sexism, cronyism and biased policing. Three officers have sued the department on four separate occasions since...

A recent survey of more than 3,000 engineers found that 55% of women feel they are expected to do more office housework than their male counterparts, and many believe it’s a significant reason why some women leave companies. Office housework includes menial tasks,...