Sacramento Wrongful Termination Lawyers
The United States has made enormous strides toward equal workplace treatment for all Americans regardless of their sex. However, those identifying as a gender different from their sex at birth still face discrimination in the workplace. According to the Equal...
Enduring sexual misconduct from a co-worker or supervisor at work is stressful on its own. When someone also worries that their employer will punish them for speaking up, it can severely affect their morale and job performance. Workers should be able to trust that...
Your sense of right and wrong affects not just what you do in your personal life but also your professional activities. You may have even gone into a certain career because of your personal beliefs or moral code. When you notice that your employer has done something...
Getting fired can be upsetting, especially if your employer gave reasons you do not believe are valid. While you might feel like lashing out in anger and telling your boss what you think of them, it will not help your cause. It may also hinder your chances of getting...
As an ethical business professional, you feel compelled to speak up when you notice something wrong. Perhaps you have realized that there is a kickback system in place that violates certain laws or puts the company at risk. Maybe you've endured misconduct from a...
Employees should be able to do their job duties without having to worry about being harassed or discriminated against. There are several aspects of a person’s life that are covered by laws that forbid that type of behavior in the workplace. There are many different...
There are many dog whistles that signal age discrimination is alive and well in the workplace. For instance, it’s now common to see employment ads seeking “digital natives.” That term by definition excludes Baby Boomers and most Gen X-ers. The tech field has a...
A group of your co-workers gets together at a local café after work. One of them deliberately touches you inappropriately. It has happened before as well. On another occasion, some of the people from your office are working on an off-site project. During that project,...
Your boss might not say it outright, but you know what they are hinting at. They are telling you that you are too old for the job. Ageism is a constant problem in workplaces around the country, yet, it is also illegal. While most savvy employers know they cannot tell...
The first two things to know about workplace sexual harassment are that it is illegal, and you do not have to put up with it. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects you, as does state law. The next thing to be aware of is that employers have a duty to...
