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What to Do if You’ve Been Sexually Harassed at Work

What Can I Do if I’ve Been Sexually Harassed at Work? While any form of harassment in the workplace can be detrimental, sexual harassment is especially alarming. If you find yourself in this situation, it is imperative that you seek...

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Disabled Workers Are Protected by Law

What You Need to Know About Disability Discrimination Disability discrimination is a serious issue. Because of its severity, you need to understand that you don't have to go through the struggle alone. California employees with disabilities have powerful rights under...

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What Is Pregnancy Discrimination?

Pregnancy is often an exciting time for many California women. However, when pregnancy discrimination happens in the workplace, it can be devastating. What Is Pregnancy Discrimination? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against pregnant employees...

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Protect Your FMLA Rights from Employer Retaliation

California workers appreciate the benefits of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The act is a federal law that provides unpaid time off for workers or their qualifying family member with medical conditions. Employers cannot refuse time off for valid...

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Pregnancy Discrimination in The Workplace

Many healthy mothers in California are able to work through their entire pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant, it’s her decision whether to take time off from work or not. If an employer fires or doesn’t hire a woman just...

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Justice Department Deals with Sexual Harassment Claims

Workplace sexual harassment is illegal, but it still regularly occurs in offices across California and the rest of the country. In fact, it even happens at the U.S. Department of Justice. Justice Department Deals with Sexual Harassment Complaints In July...

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What Is Wrongful Termination?

California is an at-will employment state, which means that your employer can fire you without cause or for any lawful reason. However, if your employer fires you for an unlawful reason, you have the right to sue them for wrongful...

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What Are Some Examples of Harassment in California?

Harassment is an increasingly serious issue in California workplaces. As companies strive to make their workplaces safer and more inviting, many individuals might be wondering what constitutes harassment in different contexts. What Constitutes Sexual Harassment? The image that comes to...

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Protection for Workers Who Report Discrimination

Have you been the victim of employee discrimination in California? This can be a very upsetting experience. It can affect your peace of mind and even your physical health. If you have been discriminated against, you don’t have to stand...

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Workplace Discrimination Happens a Lot

Anyone who believes discrimination doesn’t happen in the workplace isn’t looking at modern statistics. While not likely as overt today as previous generations, California workplaces suffer from instances of troubling bias and harassment. Lawsuits filed show how pervasive things are....

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