Race Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla Motors, Inc.
March 27, 2017
Forty four year-old DeWitt Lambert came from Alabama to start a new life at a dream job in California at Tesla’s Fremont Factory. Instead, he found himself working in a racially charged, sexually hostile and physically abusive environment. Mr. Lambert, on a continuous basis from the summer of 2015 to the spring of 2016, was […]
Read MoreHow do I know if I am being sexually harassed at work?
March 22, 2017
Every day you go to work in San Francisco Bay and receive comments and jokes about your appearance and personality. You may even notice that some of your coworkers and managers’ behaviors leave you feeling a little uncomfortable and wondering if you are experiencing sexual harassment. While it is easy to recognize the blatant signs […]
Read MoreWhat is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967?
March 20, 2017
If you are an employer in California or you are over the age of 40, then you should understand the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 because it can affect you. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the ADEA is relevant to employers with more than 20 employees, and it covers those who […]
Read MoreTypes of workplace racial discrimination
March 20, 2017
The United States has come a long way with race relations, equal opportunities and discrimination prevention. However, incidents still occur in California and every other state. To prevent racial discrimination in the workplace, it is important for people to understand what it is. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines discrimination based on race as any […]
Read MoreDo you need extended time off from work?
March 15, 2017
You have probably noticed that life has a way of throwing you curve balls, and sometimes you need extra time away from your job to deal with the unexpected. You can get just that under the California Family Rights Act, which allows a total of 12 work weeks of paid or unpaid leave, as long […]
Read MoreWrongful termination case of special needs woman goes forward
March 09, 2017
Many of California’s residents have special needs that require a modification of job duties in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. As long as the accommodations are reasonable, employers are required to make them under the act. An out-of-state woman claims that, after personnel changes, her supervisors stopped providing her with reasonable accommodations and […]
Read MoreMistakes to avoid when you are being sexually harassed
March 02, 2017
You have landed your ideal job and cannot wait to get started. The problem is that as time goes on, you feel less secure about your position, and for some reason, going to work makes you feel uncomfortable. You deal with constant comments from a co-worker or supervisor about the way you dress, the way […]
Read MoreCombating employer retaliation
March 02, 2017
It might seem as though your employer holds all the cards when it comes to your work. The truth is that federal and California laws are in place to protect you. The prohibition against employer retaliation applies whether you report wrongdoing, allege some sort of discrimination or harassment, or take an extended leave of absence […]
Read MoreFederal Judge Blocks California Age Discrimination Law
February 25, 2017
When someone is turned down for a job solely because of their age, they may feel devastated. However, age discrimination can affect people in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California in other ways. For example, someone who is employed in the tech industry may lose their job because of their age, even though […]
Read MoreWorkplace Accommodations In the California Workplace
February 22, 2017
California residents with disabilities should be aware that qualified employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations within the workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act was designed in order to provide disabled citizens with more opportunities to work and earn an income, while ensuring protections against discrimination in the workplace. What is Considered a Reasonable Accommodation? […]
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