The San Francisco Bay Area is famous all across the country and even across the world for many different things, not the least of which is the veritable titan of technological ingenuity and engineering that is Silicon Valley. Many of the world’s best and brightest minds venture…
In a perfect world, nobody would have to face discrimination anywhere, let alone in the workplace. In fact, between federal and state laws, workplace discrimination is illegal in California, which should mean that nobody must suffer such treatment. Unfortunately, making something illegal does not necessarily prevent it…
Believe it or not, there is a very strong chance that sexual harassment has occurred at your place of work, and it may even be occurring on a regular basis even now. In many instances, sexual harassment is not reported, often because the harasser is in a…
Being wrongfully terminated can do more than simply leave you unemployed and financially unstable; it can make you question your abilities as a worker, undermine your confidence and leave you wondering if you will ever find employment again. You may think that since one company fired you…
America has made great strides toward increasing equality and reducing prejudice in all aspects of life, and California leads the pack when it comes to equal treatment in the workforce. Unfortunately, humans can be judgmental, especially when a person in a position of power lets the power…
California is undeniably the one of the most prolific and well-known states in the entire country, and not without good reasons. A great many of our country’s celebrities call The Golden State home, and of course Hollywood is one of the most widely known places in the…
If you are a disabled individual, you have probably heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act. You may even be somewhat familiar with the protections it offers to disabled individuals in America, including the ways in which it helps disabled workers find employment by making it illegal…
There are many reasons people love living in California, not the least of which is the exceptional working conditions brought about by our state’s powerful employee rights laws. The ADA certainly provides workers all across the country with rights and protections, but California’s FEHA serves as proof…
There is a perception that handicapped individuals wish to be treated differently, that they expect others to acknowledge their handicap and pamper them out of pity. While there may be a few handicapped individuals for whom this is the case, many disabled individuals would be much happier…
Sexual harassment is an extremely traumatic and disturbing experience to have to suffer through, especially in the workplace where trust and collaboration are so important. Obviously, it is difficult to work closely with someone who is sexually harassing you, and depending on the circumstances, your own productivity…
