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Signs You Are Being Retaliated Against at Work
Retaliation against employees at work is illegal. But for many workers, there is a dual challenge—the first is wondering whether they can legally be retaliated against, and if not, the second challenge is figuring out whether retaliation is actually happening to them. What is Retaliation? As a general rule, it is illegal to punish… Read More »
The Effects of Mental Health Disability in the Workplace: Are Accommodations Needed?
You may already know that mental illness is a protected disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This means that your employer cannot discriminate against you for having a mental illness, and furthermore, must make accommodations to allow you to do your job, with whatever limitations you may have because of your mental… Read More »
Were You Fired for Abandoning Your Job?
If you have a job and you no longer want to work where you are, it is always good practice, legally and ethically, to tell your employer that you are quitting or plan to resign. But sometimes, you don’t go to work, but you want to keep your job but you are not in… Read More »
It’s illegal to Retaliate Against Workers for Doing These Things
You may generally know that it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you, if you complain about harassment or discrimination at work. You simply cannot be punished for trying to protect yourself, or for reporting illegal activity against you. But many employees don’t realize that it’s also illegal to be retaliated against,… Read More »
Can A Government Employer Restrict Political Talk at the Workplace?
Political talk is seemingly everywhere nowadays, and no matter what your views, as an employee, you may have an issue if your boss tells you that your workplace won’t tolerate any political speech at all. This becomes a particularly difficult problem, if you have a public (that is, government) employer. That’s because the constitution… Read More »
Employers Often Illegally Deduct Money From Employees’ Paychecks
Imagine a scenario where you leave your employment, and you are still owed your last paycheck. The check is slated to be paid to you in a few days or a few weeks. However, you get a notice from your employer that your final paycheck will have some deductions, because of money that your… Read More »
You Made a Harassment Claim at Work. Now What Happens?
If you are being harassed or discriminated against at work, you may have decided that the time is right to make a complaint. If you do take that step, what happens next? What can you expect—and what happens if absolutely nothing comes as a result of your complaint? Keep Evidence One important thing to… Read More »
Understanding Morality Clauses in Employment Contracts
Among other contracts or agreements that an employer may want you to sign, you may at some point be asked to sign a morality clause. But what is a morality clause, and what are the pros and cons of signing one? What is a Morality Clause? As the name implies, a morality clause is… Read More »
Even a One-Time Racial Slur May be Workplace Discrimination
When it comes to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, courts will generally look to two factors, to see if there is an actionable case. They will look to see if the harassment or conduct complained of was either severe, or continuing. For example, a comment or a one-time comment may not be… Read More »
Your Employer Could Ask You to Sign These Contracts or Clauses
In some jobs, your employer will never ask you to sign a contract or agreement. But in others, they will—and they may ask you to sign a lot of different documents. But what are they, and what’s the difference between them? Non Compete Agreements Non-compete agreements have long been barred in California, but they’re… Read More »
