Workplace harassment in any form is unacceptable. In California, workers are protected by both federal and state laws to ensure they aren’t the victims of such negative treatment in the workplace. Those who are harassed or discriminated against at work can take legal action accordingly. Unfortunately, although the law may officially prohibit workplace harassment, it […]
In February, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a lawsuit, alleging Tesla, Inc. harbored an atmosphere of harassment and racial discrimination against the company’s workers of color. When workers spoke up concerning the treatment, Tesla retaliated. This lawsuit is just the latest accusations in a checkered history of misconduct by Tesla. If […]
Discrimination and harassment in the workplace seem to be rampant in our society today. Companies are instituting measures to mitigate it. Employees are undergoing mandatory training to be more informed. Workplaces are employing more measures than ever to be diverse, inclusive, and non-discriminatory. But what happens if the diversity, equity, and inclusion program itself become […]
Most people understand that there are strict laws in place to protect employees from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. However, as the coronavirus pandemic has swept across this country, the work situation for many people has changed. There has been a spike in telecommuting, which introduces an entirely new way for many people to […]
April 2 was Equal Pay Day, and it was marked by the filing of a class-action lawsuit in Los Angeles against Disney. The plaintiffs in this suit allege that Disney “systematically pays women less than men” and those female workers are not valued as much as their male counterparts. Two employees named as plaintiffs in […]