Los Angeles California Employment Law Blog

In society, there is always a frustration when sexual harassment is discussed. Some people believe it's always the person who commits the crime's fault. Others blame victims for not defending themselves or being clear about how they feel. Most of all, people want to see that someone is held accountable.

An activist group, UltraViolet, has spoken out to take a stand against the way NBC has been handling sexual harassment. The group has been calling for the firing of several news executives after allegations were made in a book by a former correspondent. The group acts on behalf of harassment and sexual assault victims. It went to the headquarters of NCB Universal, Comcast, to demand that justice be served.

Much attention in the news is given to situations where an employee currently working for an employer suffers harassment or discrimination. Likewise, Californians often hear about situations in which an employee gets fired or otherwise forced out of her job for discriminatory reasons.

Certainly, this sort of behavior on the part of employers in the Los Angeles area should not be tolerated. However, it is easy to overlook the fact that employers also have certain obligations to potential employees when they are seeking to attract or hire new talent.

Employers should never violate laws or regulations that govern its activities. When an employee knows that something illegal is going on, they might opt to file a report. This often comes with some concern because they aren't sure how the company will react. While it is possible that someone from the company will act in an undesirable manner in response to the complaint, they should never do this because it is illegal.

There are federal laws offering protection to employees who file factual complaints against their employer. No employer is allowed to retaliate against an employee who files a report against the company or another employee, and there are other protected actions that can't result in retaliation.

There is never any reason that an employer shouldn't understand how to pay their employees appropriately. There are state laws in place, federal laws to abide by and even specialty attorneys and accountants who can help guarantee that they're paying in accordance with the law.

If you have been working for an employer but don't see the appropriate pay, it's important that you reach out to seek help. Wage and hour violations are extremely serious, and you should not be the one who is going without the compensation you deserve for your hard work.