Putting Employment Issues Behind You
Workplace discrimination can be hard to prove without evidence. Unequal pay, missed promotions, unfair reviews, reduced hours or negative treatment after a disability disclosure or pregnancy may suggest discrimination. However, concerns alone rarely support a legal...
An increasing number of employees are facing an ethical dilemma about using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, as it may clash with their religious beliefs. This friction has led some workers to seek religious exemption from using AI. But do you have legal...
Workplace discrimination is not always obvious. Sometimes it shows up in subtle ways that you might brush off or second-guess. If you ever feel uneasy about how your coworkers treat you, it may be helpful to learn about some of the less overt signs of discrimination....
You walked into work expecting another normal Monday and walked out with a smaller title, less responsibility and possibly a smaller paycheck. Your employer says it was a business decision. You suspect there is more to the story. Can a demotion ever cross the line...
Feeling singled out or treated unfairly at work can be upsetting and confusing. You may start to question what is happening and what steps you should take next. In most cases, workplace discrimination involves unfair treatment based on protected traits such as race,...
Retaliation happens when an employer takes adverse action against you for engaging in a protected activity. This typically refers to filing discrimination complaints or taking part in investigations against an employer. Ways employers can retaliate against employees...
Workers sometimes need to act as whistleblowers. If they learn about illegal company conduct or significant safety violations, they may need to report the matter within the company or possibly to regulatory authorities. Whistleblowers are a protected class. California...
Employees benefit from certain legal protections related to discrimination based on their race, sex and medical condition. Nevertheless, disability discrimination can manifest in a hostile work environment or denied opportunities. Other times, an employer’s refusal to...
Not everything that happens at work will be positive. One of the negative things that can occur is that you suffer discrimination. Sometimes it is clear that you were discriminated against, but sometimes you might be left unsure whether what occurred qualifies or...
Employees in California have very specific employment rights, some of which are provided by state law and others that are provided by federal law. If an employee takes legal steps to uphold their rights, their employer can’t retaliate against them. It’s critical that...