Ex-University of California employee settles harassment suit
A former employee of the University of California has settled her sexual harassment lawsuit with the school. According to the woman's case, her abuser -- who was the law school dean from the university at the time -- subjected her to almost daily sexual harassment that included hugging and kissing. Eventually, the woman escaped the harassment by using her own sick days and vacation time.
Were you the victim of pregnancy discrimination?
Sometimes a California worker plans on getting pregnant, and sometimes the pregnancy comes as a complete surprise. Regardless how you became pregnant, though, California state and U.S. federal laws protect you from being discriminated against by your employer due to your reproductive status.
Bill O'Reilly accused by another alleged sexual harassment victim
Twenty-First Century Fox plans to investigate Bill O'Reilly regarding sexual harassment complaints made against him by a Los Angeles radio personality. Radio show host Dr. Wendy Walsh says that O'Reilly revoked a job opportunity following her refusal to meet him in his hotel room. O'Reilly has denied the claims.
Attitudes regarding sexual harassment at work: 1976 vs. 2016
Did your employer refuse to let you have a lunch break?
Let's say you went to work on time every day for the last three months in a row. You even worked a massive amount of hours in overtime. The problem is, while you were working, your employer refused to let you have periodic meal breaks and rest periods. You have been left exhausted and working under tough conditions.
