Many of our callers report being tortured at the hands of a bad boss. They call to ask us if they have a legal right to better treatment, or to get their job back after they have been fired. Often we must deliver bad news. The answer is usually no. In this blog, we will […]Continue reading
“[You are a] sorceress casting a spell.” […]comment[ing] on how she looked in a blue dress [he ]added, “Know what I’m thinking? Why am I sending you this — in private? (1)” A recent article in the New York Times contained some startling allegations made by many women currently working in the tech industry. It would seem […]Continue reading
Race in the Workplace: The Facts about Discrimination We may want to believe we live in a post-racial society, but the facts often say otherwise. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) reports more than 32,000 race discrimination cases filed in 2016, representing about 35% of all cases pursued by the agency. We live in a […]Continue reading
In September 2013, we wrote a piece called “LOGAN’S RUNWAY: Age Discrimination in the Workplace […]” which dealt with age discrimination in hiring and employment. Apparently, ageism is alive and well, as underscored in a recent survey utilizing fabricated resumes. We’ll take a look now at workers who have been told they are “past their […]Continue reading
To recap the current state of gender pay equity under California law: California’s Fair Pay Act went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. For the first time, a “full court press” effort was made by the legislature, to bar California employers from paying workers of one sex more than the workers of the opposite sex. Last […]Continue reading
The law isn’t a product, it’s a relationship. Attorneys act as your spokespersons before the court, to put your best story forward. Both sides must communicate clearly to one another to achieve a favorable result. You want a lawyer you feel comfortable with. Someone who responds to you with intelligence and compassion, and who listens […]Continue reading
Getting fired for being pregnant is still illegal, but not as rare as you’d like to think… Recently, we wrote about a pregnant employee who was terminated when she submitted a request for an accommodation designed to protect her unborn child during a difficult pregnancy. Even in an at-will employment state like California, where employment […]Continue reading
Diagnosing The Problem Many of our intake callers describe discrimination or harassment at work. Sometimes there is little we can do. If the situation they are dealing with is merely a demanding or unreasonable supervisor, the law may not be able to assist. Someday soon, the legislature may prohibit severe bullying at work, but until then, it remains […]Continue reading
Marriage Equality Means Equal Rights for LGBTQ Employees The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling legalizing same-sex marriage was both historic and monumental. However, it was only the first step on the much higher set of stairs we must climb to ensure workplace fairness to all groups. The struggle will now be to ensure all federal workplace and employment […]Continue reading
Protections granted to employees by the Family Medical Leave Act are important to be aware of. It is difficult enough to keep a job while struggling with an injury or illness. The FMLA can provide protections for those whose health is presenting temporary challenges on the job. The FMLA can provide time away to care for a family […]Continue reading
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