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 […]
Both federal law and California law prohibit discrimination based on religion in the workplace. Sadly, some employers ignore these laws. Religious discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. This overview will cover a few basic examples. That said, if you have any reason to suspect you have been the victim of workplace discrimination because […]
Last November, leaders representing more than 50,000 nurses and medical staff in the Kaiser and Alliance of Health Care Unions came to a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente. This possible deal averted strikes that in all likelihood would have disrupted patient care at hospitals in the midst of new variant outbreaks in the COVID pandemic. […]
Dreading getting up and going to work every morning is something that more Americans experience than you might think. In fact, as of 2017, one out of every five Americans said that they work in an environment that can be described as hostile. If you are one of those Americans, it’s time to consult an […]
In early October, whistleblower Frances Haugen, a former data scientist at Facebook, testified before a Senate subcommittee, providing damning testimony that offered a glimpse behind Facebook’s notoriously secretive veil, alleging the social media platform harms children, propagates political division, and undermines democracy, all while expanding global influence and making “astronomical profits.” Whistleblowers are often referred […]
Los Angeles is a diverse place with many different kinds of people. Unfortunately, there still exists many prejudices surrounding employer-employee relationships, race, gender, marital status, religion, and more. As this leaks into the workplace, many people experience severe types of discrimination that can lead to uncomfortable – and sometimes dangerous – working conditions. At Rager […]