It is illegal to discriminate against employees based on classifications of age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin or sexual preference. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes this clear.
Protecting yourself after reporting sexual harassment
Being sexually harassed by your boss or colleagues can make every day at work miserable. Victims of harassment can feel scared, angry and powerless. Reporting this type of illegal misconduct allows a person to take control of their situation and protect their rights.
Can sexual harassment take place over Zoom calls?
Employees have the right to expect their workplaces to be free from inappropriate treatment from other co-workers. With many now working remotely in California, co-workers are often interacting on Zoom and other chat platforms. Because of a recent lewd incident involving a CNN correspondent on a Zoom call with his co-workers, sexual harassment in virtual settings is a popular topic of conversation right now.
Producers of popular game show sued for age discrimination
The producers of “Jeopardy!” were recently named in a lawsuit accusing them of committing age discrimination. Glenn Kagan, a 66-year-old former-employee on the show, claims he was fired in August because of his age.
Mitsubishi Electric workers file suit over racial discrimination
Four Black construction workers at Mitsubishi Electric have filed a lawsuit over ongoing racial discrimination at their workplace. The Black employees, who work in the in the escalator and elevator division, claim that their supervisors have harassed them with racial slurs and images and have discriminated against them when it came to
Workplace discrimination still a problem for pregnant women
While there is a lot of joy in welcoming a new baby into the world, there is no denying that pregnancy is a major medical event. It is not surprising that many pregnant women in California need further accommodations to keep them happy and healthy in the workplace. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act -- new legislation that was recently passed by The House of Representatives -- aims to protect women from workplace discrimination and to make sure that they have the accommodations they need.
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