Sexual harassment in the workplace is an age-old problem in Silicon Valley and nationwide. What is new, however, is the number of women who are beginning to step forward and speak up, advocating for change in venture capital and technological industries. An article in the Mercury News…
In looking into the reasons that workplace discrimination still occurs, even with laws against it, researches stumbled across something very interesting. When meeting another person, people will often get a sense of “warmth” — or a lack thereof — from that person. They then judge the person…
If you had been born many decades ago in California or just about any other state, grew up, got married and learned you were expecting a baby, you’d likely be like most all women of your era and quit your job (if you had one outside the…
Fox is once again at the center of a sexual harassment case. Within the last year, the company has lost a talk show host and an executive with the news department. Both men were accused of sexual harassment. Now similar charges have been leveled against the Fox…
You’ve been working at a company in San Fransisco for five years. You’ve done a terrific job. Your record is clean and your numbers speak for themselves. Then your boss’s adult child gets a job at the company. He or she starts out slightly higher than anyone…
The gender pay gap is a complex issue. The standard number being used right now is 80 percent, saying that women tend to make about 80 cents for every dollar that men earn. On the outside, this sounds like a clear case of gender discrimination. While discrimination…
Uber has been facing accusations of a toxic company culture and sexual harassment. An investigation was carried out to see how the company could improve. That investigation has now concluded, and it looks like big changes are coming for Uber’s chief executive officer (CEO). First of all,…
Whether you’re a server in a small California cafe, a teacher in a public school classroom or a member of a team in a busy corporation, you have the right to expect fair treatment in the workplace. Every person, regardless his or her race, religion, ethnicity or…
People often don’t like to talk about sexual harassment. As such, there are some prevailing myths about it that continue year after year. Understanding these myths can help you grasp the realities. Below are three common ones to keep in mind. 1. A lot of people make…
You get a job making $50 per hour. After two years on the job, instead of getting a raise, they tell you they want to cut your pay down to $25 per hour. It’s a massive blow for you to absorb, and you may find yourself wondering…
