Category Archives: Discrimination Harassment
Can You Sue Your Employer If You Are Harassed When Working From Home?
The number of people working from home remains steadily on the rise more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in 2020. A report by Upwork projects that by 2025, more than 36 million Americans would be working remotely. That’s one in four Americans. In 2021, however, working from home is still a… Read More »
California Nullifies Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) In Discrimination And Harassment Cases
In October 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Silenced No More Act, a law nullifying non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in discrimination and harassment cases. When the law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, California workers who have been victims of workplace discrimination or harassment can speak up about their abuse despite… Read More »
Can You Sue In California For Sexual Harassment Committed Online?
Sexual harassment can make the work environment hostile for the harassed person, regardless of whether it takes place online or during a face-to-face interaction. With an ever-increasing number of companies using online technology to communicate with employees and manage workflow, risk of becoming a victim of online sexual harassment is also on the rise…. Read More »
What Questions Are Illegal To Ask At A Job Interview In California?
Unfortunately, many employers and employees in California do not know what questions are illegal to ask during a job interview. If you are looking for a job in California, it is vital to understand your rights during the hiring process. If you believe that you were asked an illegal question during a job interview,… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer For Verbal Abuse At Work?
Many employees subjected to verbal abuse in the workplace wonder, “Can I sue my employer for this verbal abuse?” Before filing a lawsuit, it is essential for a worker to understand exactly what constitutes verbal abuse and then whether their employer can be held accountable for the abuse. What is Verbal Abuse in the… Read More »
Can My Employer Ask for Proof of Disability?
If you have a disability, you probably know that federal and state laws protect you from discrimination at work. The most notable law that provides protections to disabled employees is the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). However, employees who have a disability may wonder, “Can my employer ask for proof of my disability?” If… Read More »
Is my employer protecting employees against harassment and discrimination?
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination and harassment in the workplace as well as retaliation. FEHA also creates an obligation on employers to prevent and correct such behaviors. FEHA applies to public and private employers, labor organizations, training programs, employment agencies, and licensing boards. An employer can be one or more… Read More »
