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Anyone who has suffered a traumatic reproductive event understands the grief that accompanies it. For too long, employers have expected parents to continue to show up for work despite their mental pain and anguish. However, that is due to a change in a new law that...
Federal and state laws prohibit employers from punishing workers for certain actions. Workers should be able to speak up about misconduct in the workplace, illegal company behavior and safety concerns without putting their jobs at risk. Of course, employer retaliation...
You may have heard of “quiet quitting.” It’s a term that means an employee is doing the bare minimum in their job without going above and beyond. This is typically done when an employee is asked to do more than the worth they’re given by their employers.. Employers...
The CROWN Act, which is short for Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is a significant legislative development in California. It addresses discrimination based on hairstyles, particularly those associated with race and ethnicity. Understanding this...
When employers make job postings for an open position, they will request the qualities that they’re looking for. Maybe they want someone to have a bachelor’s degree, for instance, or a certain number of years of experience in the industry. For some technical...
California already boasts an impressive assortment of employee discrimination and harassment protections through various legal acts, such as: Fair Employment and Housing Act Equal Pay Act Fair Chance Employment Act Disability Discrimination Act Family Rights Act...
In an industry built on compassion and care, it's unsettling to realize that home healthcare workers face a rampant issue - sexual harassment. When you step into someone else's home to provide essential medical services, the last thing you should have to worry about...
The 2020s ushered in many changes to how companies conduct business and manage employees. One of the most innovative changes was allowing employees to work in remote workspaces. You might think that remote work reduced occupational sexual harassment, but it only...
Recognizing pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is crucial for both expectant mothers and employers committed to maintaining a fair and inclusive work environment. Thanks to federal laws including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and Title VII of the Civil...
If your employer lets you go. overlooks you for a promotion or for tasks with more responsibility, you might suspect they did so because of your age. If you ask them outright, they’ll probably deny it and give you another reason. So how can you tell if they are...