People should never face discrimination at work because of their gender. Society, as a whole, has mostly moved past the notion that one sex is better at certain jobs than the other. Not only is sex discrimination wrong, it is illegal under employment laws. In fact, an...
Month: October 2012
Los Angeles Wal-Mart employees raise concerns over retaliation
In California, workers have the right to be treated fairly and feel safe on the job. Chief among these rights is the need for all workers to be compensated adequately for the work they perform, which is mandated and defined by state and federal law. These employee...
EEOC sues California company for ignoring sexual harassment
Despite what some employers may think, all employers in California have some responsibilities to keep their employees safe. Under California and federal employment laws, employers must not only keep their employees safe from physical harm but they have the...
California swim coach fired after trying to protect athletes
In most cases, California workers are at-will employees. This means that they can be terminated from their jobs without cause at any time. Employers are generally under no obligation to explain their decision or to give notice that the employee is going to be let go....
