When whistleblowers come forward to expose wrongdoing within a company, it is important that there be protections for those reporting the misdeeds. Too often whistleblowers face retaliation, including harassment at work, threats, or wrongful termination. Even more extreme, sometimes laws are put in place that punish whistleblowers rather than the…
Sexual harassment claims across the country are shedding light on institutionalized sexism that has permeated our workplaces in nearly every industry. From Hollywood sets to corporate offices to government buildings, women are coming forward to put a stop to harassment. Even respected, high-profile leaders are coming under scrutiny as accusations…
Sexual harassment comes in many forms and happens to people across socio-economic spectrums. However, it has been the recent rash of reports among celebrities and public figures that has really brought sexual harassment awareness into the mainstream. The modeling industry, in particular, has had a reputation for turning a blind…
Workplace sexual harassment has always been a problem. But it’s just recently that we are fully learning how pervasive harassment is. We’ve all heard the anecdotes on social media and in the news. But the data paints an even clearer picture of a problem that is out of control across…
Our employment lawyers know how important it is for companies to have both strong anti-discrimination policies and enforcement of those policies. Not only are acts of discrimination against protected groups illegal, but they are also just plain bad business. Everyone wants to feel safe going to work, and no one…
Big changes have arrived in the state of California in the new year, many of which will have a direct impact on employers and their employees. The San Francisco Chronicle recently documented a run-down of the biggest additions to state law and how they will change life in California in…
Last year, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing put in place new regulations to protect employees from discrimination for gender identity and gender expression in the workplace, as outlined in the CA Code of Regulations, Title 2, sections 11030, 11031, and 11034. We are proud that California has always…
With the recent onslaught of sexual harassment and assault accusations across the country, ranging from Hollywood elite to politicians to top executives, awareness and reporting of incidents is at an all-time high. While this has caused shock waves across many industries, it is also encouraging women to speak up about…
It may be a brave new world when it comes to technology and communications, but some companies might be up to the same old tricks when it comes to age discrimination. According to an investigation by ProPublica and The New York Times, dozens of top U.S. employers have been restricting…
This past year has proven that even highly respected institutions are not immune from perpetuating gender discrimination in the workplace. This particular conflict began with three lawsuits in the Superior Court of California County of San Diego separately filed last summer by female professors at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies…