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Harassment of Women: Holding Employers Accountable
Even in the 21st Century, women are still being harassed in the workplace at rates far greater than men. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports 6,822 charges of sexual harassment filed in 2015, and only 17.1% were filed by men. Employers have a legal obligation under state and federal law to prevent any form…
Harassed and Fired for Reporting Discrimination? You May Have a Retaliation Claim
There are numerous state and federal laws prohibiting certain kinds of harassment in the workplace. In most cases, enforcement of these laws depends upon the courage and willingness of harassed employees and their co-workers to stand up and report the violations to the authorities. But, so often employees are worried that, if they report a…
Harassment Claims and Termination — What to Do If Your Employer Retaliates
One of the main reasons that workers feel hesitant in speaking with a workplace harassment attorney about harassment at their workplace is that their employer will take some kind of adverse action against them for bringing a harassment claim, including terminating them. Many people feel like they cannot endure the financial consequences of being fired….
Rights of California LGBT Employees Against Workplace Discrimination
LGBT discrimination has been present in the workplace for decades. Although the situation has improved tremendously through internal company policies and social awareness, LGBT employees are still frequently victims of employment discrimination. As reported by the Williams Institute, a think tank at the UCLA School of Law, between 15% to 43% of LGBT workers have…
I Think I Was Fired for Being Pregnant. Can I Sue?
It’s a wonderful thing to bring a new life into the world, but some employers don’t give pregnant employees the respect and consideration they deserve. Certain misguided employers may treat pregnancy as a handicap — a detriment to the performance of one’s job duties, now or in the future. Fortunately for employees who are also…
4 Women Who Were Fired for Being Pregnant and Fought Back
Pregnancy discrimination has been illegal for decades. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was enacted in 1978. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) provides some of the strongest protections against pregnancy discrimination in the U.S. Yet, incredibly, some employers continue to discriminate against pregnant workers. Fortunately, women today know their legal rights. The…