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February 21, 2023

Workplace or employment defamation can have serious negative consequences for the victim, both personally and professionally. Defamation is the act of making false statements that harm someone's reputation, and it can be particularly damaging in a work environment where a person's reputation can impact their job prospects, earning potential, and...

February 7, 2023

Your reputation can play a critical role in your professional life. If potential employers have heard false rumors about your competence, ethics, etc., your ability to thrive in your chosen career may be limited. Unfortunately, for various reasons, a former employer might make false statements about you that end up...

January 26, 2023

Job interviews are a crucial step in the hiring process and can be stressful for both the interviewer and the interviewee. Unfortunately, in some cases, job interviews can also be a source of harassment and discrimination. If you have been subjected to harassment during a job interview in California, you...

January 10, 2023

Employers in California have a legal obligation to inform their employees of their various rights and protections under state and federal law. This includes informing workers of their rights related to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and safety and health. Here are five steps that California employers can take to...

December 20, 2022

Gender discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that can affect people of any gender, but it is often more common for women and gender non-conforming individuals to experience discrimination. While discrimination can occur in any industry or profession, there are some industries and professions in which it is...

December 6, 2022

California, exists to ensure employees who are injured on the job can seek compensation for their medical bills and other such financial losses associated with an accident. However, it’s important to understand that insurance companies aren’t necessarily motivated by a desire to speedily pay claimants/applicants what they are owed. Insurance...

November 22, 2022

It is not uncommon for companies to advertise themselves as a "family," and while this may sound appealing to potential employees, it can also lead to a toxic workplace. The idea of a company being a family often stems from the desire to create a sense of community and belonging...

November 8, 2022

Marital status discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently based on their marital status. This type of discrimination is illegal under federal law, as well as many state laws. Despite this, it is still unfortunately common in the workplace. There are a few common reasons that some employers...

October 26, 2022

No one should have to worry about facing harassment or bullying in the workplace. Both California law and federal law prohibit hostile work environments to ensure workers have the right to work in environments where they feel reasonably safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, hostile work environments persist across a range of...

October 12, 2022

In workplaces throughout California (and the rest of the United States), the “Equal Opportunity Employment is THE LAW” poster is a common sight. This poster outlines employees’ rights to not face discrimination in the workplace. It also serves to reminder employers that engaging in discrimination is prohibited. Recently, the U.S....