Like most of your neighbors, you must work to support yourself and your family members. Whether you enjoy what you do or merely treat it as a job, you should not be miserable at work. If you are, your workplace may be a hostile environment. A hostile work environment...
Bullying could escalate to workplace harassment
Many California residents work in competitive environments. There may only be a few positions available at a particular place of employment, or only employees in certain roles will obtain particular benefits. As a result, it can take a lot of hard work to be promoted...
Home Depot is offering an employee his job back after the company recently fired him for speaking up to a customer who hurled racist insults at him.
Home Depot is offering an employee in Albany, New York, his job back after the company recently fired him for speaking up to a customer who hurled racist insults at him. Maurice Rucker, who is black, was working in the garden center when he asked a customer with a dog...
California Expands Protections Based on Employees’ National Origin
California has finalized a new rule expanding national origin discrimination protections under the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). This new rule takes effect on July 1, 2018. Under FEHA, employers with five or more employees are prohibited from...
Workplace harassment may involve cultural differences, disability
Most Californians want to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. Though some days may seem more difficult than others, they can often power through and reach the end goal. However, when parties must contend with workplace harassment, their jobs may become...
Workplace harassment creates a hostile work environment
When a place of employment becomes hostile, it can have a major impact on workers. If one person in particular bears the brunt of workplace harassment, he or she may dread or even fear going to work due to the mistreatment likely to come. When parties face this type...
Workplace harassment can leave victims with detrimental effects
Facing unseemly behavior from other people day after day can take a considerable toll on individuals. When this behavior occurs at someone's place of employment, he or she may dread going to work and face other negative effects. Workplace harassment can take...
The National Park Services show concerns for workplace harassment
Being subjected to unfair treatment at the workplace can have a devastating impact on a person's life. Although there are laws and regulations in place to protect individuals from workplace harassment, unfortunately, it continues to be a concern for individuals in...
