If you are one of the estimated 48.9 Americans who have a disability, you likely already know that the Americans with Disability Act protects you from workplace discrimination. In a nutshell, prospective employers cannot discriminate against you based on your disability, and any employer who hires you must provide you with reasonable accommodations that allow you to successfully perform your work.
How do you know if you faced illegal retaliation?
Not everyone has a job that they love. In fact, many California residents may dread going into work because they do not get along with their coworkers or employer. In some cases, clashing personalities or differences in views may lead to difficult work relationships, but in other cases, employees may feel that people intentionally mistreat them on the job.
Is workplace bullying a form of sexual harassment?
If you have become the victim of workplace bullying, you know how humiliating and distressful it is. But if one or more coworkers are bullying you, can you file a sexual harassment claim under Title VII? The answer is, maybe. It all depends on the nature of the bullying.
Does one of these wrongful termination scenarios sound familiar?
Having a job is an important part of most people's lives. You may have landed your dream job at a young age, or you may just have a job that gets the bills paid, and that is all you ask for. Of course, in either case, if you lose that job, you could face a number of serious setbacks.
