Sexual assault is a heartbreaking reality. As reported by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. And these are only the reported cases. Far too many others go unreported. We understand how difficult it can be to come forward with your story. But you do not …
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Matthew H. from San Francisco: My workplace is hosting a Holiday party and they are telling us to keep it work related and professional, if we decide to attend. I don’t plan on getting crazy, but can they tell us how to act …
Workplace Harassment during Company Holiday Parties Read More »
Harassment is defined as unwelcome comments or conduct based upon a protected classification. This can include conduct that is offensive in nature which demeans, humiliates, embarrasses, or makes an individual uncomfortable. Regardless of the situation or setting, harassment is never morally okay or acceptable; however, it is especially inappropriate and unlawful in the workplace. If …
Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Emile Davis This week’s question comes from Matthew H. from San Francisco: My workplace is hosting a Holiday party and they are telling us to keep it work related and professional, if we decide to attend. I don’t plan on getting crazy, but can they tell us how to …
End of Year Holiday Parties Have a Unique Potential for Harassment Read More »
Every year, my firm receives multiple phone calls from people who have been the victim of some form of harassment or discrimination at company-sponsored holiday parties. Once again, the holiday season is upon us and we hope that, if everyone thinks ahead, many of the potential pitfalls can be averted so that everyone can enjoy …
Avoiding Discrimination and Harassment at Holiday Parties Read More »
From Lindsay in San Francisco: A coworker with whom I work closely recently began his social transition from presenting as the sex he was incorrectly assigned at birth to his true gender identity. Most of our colleagues have been respectful and encouraging during this process but there is one older woman who refuses to use …
Los Angeles Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawyer In 1964, America came together as a nation and decided that discrimination in the workplace was wrong. We said that those who suffered discrimination on the basis of immutable characteristics were entitled to the protection of the law. We said that when employers did choose to discriminate against employees …
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Workplace Harassment Attorneys in Oakland Protect Your Rights You take pride in your work and rely on your employment for income, but workplace harassment can rob you of these benefits, personal job satisfaction, and much more. Inappropriate language, gestures, or actions in the work environment not only demeaning, it is also illegal under California law. …
Written By Chris Dolan and Cristina Garcia This week’s question comes from Shannon B. from the Sunset District, who asks: A few months ago, my family and I made the difficult decision of placing my elderly mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, in a nursing facility. At the time of admission, I received a lot of …
Do I Need to Sign an Arbitration Agreement to Admit My Loved One into a Nursing Home? Read More »
As employees in the state of California, the law provides certain rights and protections—including ensuring safe and inclusive workplaces, equitable treatment and pay, fair leave policies, protections from retaliatory conduct, wrongful termination, and more. But all too often, workers are unlawfully mistreated by the same companies they rely on to make a living. If this …
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