It’s no secret that when you bring to light the things that aren’t being done right in a government workplace, or any workplace for that matter, there can be consequences. For some people, doing the right thing has meant putting their jobs on the line.…
An employee in California has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against his employer, Oracle Corp, for violating federal and California labor laws. The lawsuit alleges that the employee was fired due to his national origin. It also alleges that the company retaliated against the employee…
It’s a fact across the nation that no matter how many rules and regulations that exist, there will always be someone around to break them. This is certainly the case with employment law, which residents here in California and our frequent readers see on a…
Many employees in California are victims of sexual harassment every year. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a very serious issue, and employees can pursue legal action against their employer or co-worker. Despite the legal action victims can take, many employees may not be Many…
Right now, unpaid interns in California are not legally protected from workplace discrimination and harassment. This is because unpaid interns are non-employees so these protections do not apply to these employees. However, this may soon change if a California legislator has any say. A legislator…
Discrimination at work is unacceptable and illegal in California and across the country. Despite being illegal, many employees are discriminated against in California for a variety of reasons. What types of workplace discrimination are there? Employees can be discriminated against based on their race, religion, gender,…