Californians might not be aware that, while the state has laws protecting interns from sexual harassment at work, there has been no federal law that also protected interns. Congress is currently working to pass legislation that will extend the coverage of the laws to...
Month: January 2016
Sexual harassment still rampant in tech industry
According to a new study, women working in California's tech industry still experience high levels of discrimination and harassment. The study was spearheaded by a woman who testified at the gender discrimination trial of venture capitalist firm Kleiner Perkins in...
Leave requirements for ADA and FMLA
California workers who are preparing to welcome a new child into the world or into their home may also be requesting an extended leave of absence from their employers under the Family and Medical Leave Act, which establishes guidelines that ensure that workers with...
Companies criticized for classifying workers as contractors
California is home to some of the nation's most innovative and successful computer and Internet companies, and many of the most recent technology success stories have involved so-called on-demand businesses like the transportation company Uber. These businesses offer...
