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Can Men Be Sexually Harassed?
While women make up the greatest portion of sexual harassment victims, men can also be sexually harassed. Both women and other men can sexually harass male employees in a California workplace, leading to a hostile or unwelcoming work environment. Male sexual harassment can interfere with a victim’s work productivity and cause issues such as lost… read more
Intersectionality and Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace harassment and discrimination are broad subjects within employment law. They can describe many different types of wrongful or illegal acts that ultimately make an employee feel unwelcome or at risk. One type of workplace sexual harassment is intersectional harassment. If you are facing intersectional workplace sexual harassment, consult with an attorney in Los Angeles… read more
What Is Visual Sexual Harassment?
Most people picture physical touching or quid pro quo – this for that – when they hear “sexual harassment.” A workplace environment can have many different forms of sexual harassment, however, including visual sexual harassment. If you are experiencing any type of unwelcome physical, verbal or visual sexual conduct at work, learn how to stand… read more
California Minimum Wage Laws [2021]
Minimum wage is the lowest amount of money an employer can lawfully pay an employee according to state and federal laws. California has the highest minimum wage in the country (besides Washington, D.C.), as well as a provision that increases the state’s minimum wage annually. Learn more about California’s minimum wage laws to determine if… read more
Can an Employer Ask for Proof of Disability?
If you are someone with a disability, several laws in America protect you from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The most well-known is the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in housing, employment, transportation and government programs. If your employer asks you about your disability, including requests for… read more
Filing a Labor Board Complaint in CA
If an employer in California mistreats you or violates your rights as a worker, you have the right to file a complaint with one of several state agencies, commonly referred to as the labor board. Most employee complaints will go to either the Labor Commissioner’s Office or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Find… read more
Tip Practices in California: What is Legal?
A tip in the workplace is an additional sum of money given to an employee as gratuity from a customer. It is not a wage given to an employee by an employer. Employers do not regulate tip amounts from patrons. A tip can be any amount the patron believes is appropriate for the good or… read more
What Constitutes Unlawful Workplace Bullying?
Bullying in the workplace can interfere with an employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of his or her job. It could also lead to emotional distress and physical harm, such as broken bones or concussions. California has laws in place prohibiting workplace bullying. If someone breaks these laws or an employer fails to step… read more
California Workplace Breastfeeding Laws
California is one of the best states to be a working mother. It has many progressive employee-oriented laws in place that protect a woman’s right to breastfeed in the workplace. Unfortunately, not every employer in California obeys the state’s workplace breastfeeding laws. Some infringe on a mother’s right to breastfeed at work by denying reasonable… read more
Rounding Work Hours in California: What Is Legal?
As an employee in Los Angeles, you expect to get paid for every minute you are on the clock. If your employer disagrees with how to compensate you for your time, however, you could encounter issues that ultimately require a wage and hour claim in California. One common issue is whether or not to round… read more