Monthly Archives: May 2024
Employee Sues University That Allegedly Fired Her in Retaliation for Taking Students’ Discrimination Complaints Seriously
As every faculty member of every university knows, students complain a lot. Faculty members quickly learn which complaints to ignore, such as “[name of subject you teach] is too hard,” and which to correct; it only makes sense to exclude a test question from the test score if it is truly unanswerable, as students… Read More »
Dysfunctional Workplaces May Be the Norm, but You Have the Right to Speak Up About Bullying and Harassment
In a recent article on the Walrus website, Samia Madwar ponders whether workplaces are inherently toxic. She details a variety of perverse interpersonal dynamics which are, unfortunately, so common in work environments that no one who has ever depended on employment income is surprised to hear about them. Entry level employees bend to the… Read More »
California State Parks Employee Files Lawsuit About Discriminatory Behavior and Supervisor
Working for the California State Parks system sounds like an ideal job. You get to spend your entire workday enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth and ensuring that it stays safe for future generations to enjoy it. Of course, it only takes one bad boss to ruin a dream job. When… Read More »
