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Federal laws protect employees from unsafe work environments – including the hazards of workplace discrimination. Discrimination often targets people’s characteristics, such as people’s race, color, sexual preferences, age, disabilities and gender.

In early July, 2023, the California Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of adding the word “caste” as part of the definition of “ancestry” in the state’s anti-discrimination laws.

Rounding an employee’s time clock hours to the next set increment has been a long-standing practice that made bookkeeping and accounting easier on the employer.

Sexual harassment is a very common issue in modern workplaces. Although people are now better able to identify sexual harassment in its most egregious forms, some people still find the concept confusing.

Sexual harassment can certainly happen to both men and women, and it can happen in any industry. It’s important not to stereotype when talking about incidents like this. Anyone can be a victim or a perpetrator, which is why assumptions shouldn’t be made.

In today’s corporate landscape, the role of whistleblowers has become increasingly vital in upholding transparency and accountability within organizations.

Some employers believe that they can prohibit their employees from talking about how much they’re paid. They may try to prohibit them from asking their coworkers about their pay rates or bringing it up themselves.

You wouldn’t dream about discriminating against a co-worker (or anybody else) – but what do you do when you witness workplace discrimination happen right in front of your eyes?

Many people assume that sexual harassment takes place because one person is attracted to another, even if this attraction is not returned.

All workplaces should be safe and enjoyable for everyone. Alas, some workplaces fail to provide safe and fair environments for people, especially employees.