Experiencing harassment in the California workplace can be emotionally and physically taxing and can seriously damage a person’s career. Workers may fear coming to work with the risk of facing their abuser, impacting their ability to adequately carry out their job duties. By understanding the current California workplace harassment laws, workers in the state can
Workplace harassment can be pervasive and disturbing, impacting all aspects of a California worker’s life. Not only do victims of workplace harassment face physical and mental damage, but their careers can also be negatively impacted due to a fear of working. By understanding the most common types of workplace harassment in California, workers can identify
The workers’ compensation system exists to provide financial relief to injured workers while protecting employers from civil liability for their injured workers’ damages. If you have been hurt while working, a California workers’ comp lawyer is the ideal resource to consult. They can help you navigate the workers’ compensation claim filing case and potentially help resolve
Sexual harassment in the workplace is an unfortunately pervasive issue across all industries in the United States. Each year, thousands of employees in California and across the country experience various forms of sexual harassment, all of which are illegal under federal law. However, many people are unaware of their legal protections and the options available
Many in California have probably already heard about the extensive investigation into unlawful employment practices at a major video game company. Activision Blizzard, Inc. has been an industry leader in computer gaming for years, but recently, the company has come under fire because of a considerable number of complaints from current and former employees regarding
Lawmakers are currently considering a new proposal, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. If passed, the proposal would remove the ability of an employer to force pre-dispute arbitration agreements for those who allege workplace sexual harassment or sexual assault. What does this bill cover? This proposal defines
The last few years of working from home and hybrid made us all comfortable with (or at least used to) video platforms like Zoom. Just about everyone is used to seeing a box of the face on their computer screen and not thinking twice about it. The same could be said for those in HR
Disabled individuals in California and elsewhere face unique challenges as they try to navigate their places of employment. While employers are required by law to provide accommodations for disabled employees, some choose to ignore the rules and even resort to discriminating against disabled employees because of their condition. It’s important to understand what constitutes disability
Workplace discrimination and harassment continue to plague workers in all sectors across the country. Heretofore, companies could employ nondisclosure agreements and other provisions to prevent discrimination and harassment victims from speaking publicly about the unlawful practices at their places of employment. Now, a new law in California that took effect on Jan. 1 of this
Remote work has become an increasingly viable option for many workers in California and elsewhere, especially during the last couple of years. Working remotely offers a range of benefits for the employee, including not having to commute in heavy traffic and not having to dress for the office environment. Unfortunately, an increasing number of remote
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