Harassment is a harmful form of discrimination that can adversely impact the workplace. Employees subjected to this type of misconduct can suffer depending on the severity of the incident. Sometimes, harassment can be subtle, making it almost unnoticeable to others....
Five subtle signs of age discrimination in the workplace
Staying as an employee in a company for decades is an admirable feat. The longer you work for an employer, the more memories and lessons you can cherish as you consider retirement. However, these sentiments could quickly turn sour if you become a victim of age...
The rights of a working mother
People often find that going to work is inconvenient for different reasons. A working mother must deal with those reasons alongside her pregnancy and/or childbirth. It is only fair that the government protects working mothers and their rights to a conducive workplace....
Senate bill protects workers from caste-based discrimination
We as Americans have inherent rights at birth and our standing as citizens born in the nation is grounded on equality. But this is not always the case in other societies where social adherence to a caste-based system is followed either explicitly or overtly. What is...
Can employers require female employees to wear makeup at work?
Some women in Santa Monica enjoy wearing makeup while others decide it is not necessary for them. Women who regularly do not wear makeup may decide not to wear it to work. Still, some employers have dress codes that include wearing makeup. Can female workers be...
What are my rights to practice my religion at work?
As is the case throughout the country, employers in the Los Angeles area may not discriminate against employees because of their religious preferences. Both under federal law and under California’s employment laws, religious preferences can include much more than an...
Understanding national origin discrimination
As a California worker or employer, when you think of workplace discrimination, you probably think of discrimination based on things like race, age or sex. While it is true that these are common forms of discrimination, national origin discrimination is another type...
Pregnancy discrimination is common
Most employees and employers know that workplace discrimination exists, and most, often focus on those discriminatory practices most in the news, race, sex, religious, etc. However, what many may not realize is that pregnancy discrimination is common, especially now...
What happens after you file an EEOC charge?
You finally did it. You filed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge against your Santa Monica, California, employer, possibly on the advice of counsel or even with the help of one. Now what? EEOC Public Portal First, you can track your...
Companies and employees can use ADR at the EEOC
As readers of this blog know, we often post about illegal workplace discrimination. And, for those familiar with courtroom dramas, they may think that all illegal workplace discrimination cases are resolved through elaborate and protracted litigation. However, this is...