Companies often look for new ways to demand more from their workers in the interest of maximizing profits. They may increase sales quotas even though the business is profitable. They might change policies and refuse to grant overtime to eligible workers. Sometimes,...
Every employee deserves a safe and fair work environment. And most employers take appropriate steps to make this goal a reality. However, it is not uncommon for employees to report incidents of sexual harassment at work. One of the most subtle, yet devastating, forms...
It's very difficult to be in a situation where you witness something at work that you believe to be discrimination. Even though you know you should file a complaint because you don't want the behavior to continue, you hesitate because you're worried about what might...
In recent years, California has led the way in legislating and advocating for gender-inclusive workplaces. A critical aspect of this inclusivity revolves around dress codes. By establishing a gender-inclusive dress code, employers can foster a respectful and inclusive...
The way that companies pay their workers and the terms of an employment contract have a direct influence on those workers' rights. The method that a company uses to calculate pay a worker for their time may have a direct impact on the other rights that employee has. ...
Workplace discrimination is so insidious that it can change the lives of victims before they know what is happening. For instance, it can cause the slow progression of depression and other psychological issues. According to a recent study, chronic discrimination may...
Disability discrimination comes in many forms, some of which are subtler and therefore more difficult to both identify and prove. A common cause of disability discrimination claims involves companies that won't accommodate workers by providing assistive technology or...
Many employees make the bulk of their wages from tips. They are supposed to be paid at least minimum wage, but they could easily make more than that in tips every hour – on top of their standard wages. As a result, employees are often very protective of their tips....
Federal and state wage and hour laws are confusing to many members of the U.S. workforce. Since these laws are subject to rapid change, it creates even more confusion. California has some of the most beneficial (for employees) wage and hour laws. However, an employer...
It’s a very different world than the one you grew up in, and you’ve finally got the confidence and help that you need to live authentically – and that means eventually letting your workplace know that you’re transgender. How do you make the transition without creating...
