Certain behaviors, such as promised promotions, awards, training or other job benefits upon acceptance of unwelcome actions of a sexual nature, are always wrong. Behaviors such as those are examples of sexual harassment which is aga...
Religious discrimination occurs when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfairly on the basis of their religious beliefs or practices. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit religious discrimination in the workplace. Th...
Interview Questions that are Illegal The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit employers from asking certain questions while vetting job applicants. These laws are in place, in part, to protect you against sexual discrimination dur...
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employee or female applicant is treated unfairly due to pregnancy, giving birth, or a medical condition due to pregnancy or childbirth. Every year, thousands of women file pregnancy discrimination charges. To help you, we will provide the basic facts that...
I've experienced Sexual Discrimination at Work. Now What do I do? Always remember that federal and state laws are in place to protect you from sexual discrimination at work. If you believe you have been a victim of sexual discrimination, it's important to know what to do. Here are the five step...
Sexual discrimination occurs when an employer shows bias or distinction towards an applicant or employee on the basis of their gender. Although the majority of sexual discrimination cases are directed towards women, both men and women are protected under The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII a...
Does Gender Matter? The answer is no. Sexual Harassment is not confined to male-female interaction. It can also occur between members of the same sex, even when the perpetrator and the victim are not homosexual. In recent years, a sharp increase in same-sex harassment complaints has caused soc...
Digital harassment is becoming increasingly prevalent and can range from a short, one line text message to sexually explicit videos or photographs. Today's technology allows for fast and easy delivery of these messages. A sexual harasser can easily use a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop co...
When you are a victim of sexual harassment you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. It is wise to consult an attorney immediately for advice and guidance. California and Federal law protects you; however you must file a complaint within one year of the harassing behavior. Under Califo...
It is your employer's responsibility to take practical steps to prevent sexual harassment. When harassment does occur, the company is required to take immediate action to stop it. Upon receiving a complaint, your supervisor should conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action to c...
Sexual Harassment is Against the Law Certain behaviors, such as conditioning promotions, awards, training or other job benefits upon acceptance of unwelcome actions of a sexual nature, are always wrong. That's sexual harassment and it is against the law. If you think you may be a victim of sexua...
The Equal Pay Act: Equal Pay for Equal Work, Regardless of Gender Salary inequality accounts for a large amount of sexual discrimination complaints. Employee's rights are protected against sexual discrimination in compensation under two laws: the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil...
What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination? Sexual orientation discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an individual because they are perceived or actually gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and/or transgender. Heterosexuals can also experience sexual orientation discrimination. D...
I've experienced Sexual Discrimination at Work. Now What do I do? Always remember that federal and state laws are in place to protect you from sexual discrimination at work. If you believe you have been a victim of sexual discrimination, it's important to know what to do. Here are the five st...
Yes, it can. It's always nice to get out of the office to attend a seminar or conference. And most people enjoy socializing with their co-workers at the company picnic or holiday party. Even though most of these occasions take place outside of the office, your company is still held liable to ...
If you suspect you have been a victim of sexual harassment at your place of employment, don't ignore the problem. As uncomfortable as you may be, know that the law is on your side if you are being sexually harassed (especially in California). Empower yourself by taking action. 1. Tell th...
California employers are obligated to pay the wages of an hourly employee for all time that the employee is under the control of the employer, and includes all the time the employee is suffered or permitted to work, whether or not required to do so. In Industrial Welfare Commission Orders 4 a...
If you can successfully prove that your employer wrongfully terminated you, you may be able to recover damages for your financial loss, future financial losses, punitive damages, and suffering. There are several key questions that must be answered to determine if you have a legitimate claim a...
California employers face an ongoing challenge in keeping up with federal and California wage and hour laws that regularly change. Large employers may face stiff penalties for seemingly small violations or claims for unpaid wages increasing exponentially since wage and hour claims often accru...
Where does the law draw the line concerning workplace sexual harassment? All types of sexual relationships and behavior in the workplace are not legally prohibited. And since we discuss what does constitute workplace sexual harassment, we also are providing you with situations that do not ...
Verdicts from various California Courts, and settlements between the employee and employer, illustrate the risk of retaliation liability and retaliation claims that arises in the wake of employee complaints about mistreatment. Even in cases where employers prove that a discrimination, harassm...
G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc Reaches Agreement to Settle California Employee Meal and Rest Break Class Action After an extremely long-running class action, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc, (previously The Wackenhut Corporation), reached agreement for full and final settlement of a class acti...
Google Ends Forced Arbitration Key Takeaway Google, LLC announced last week that it will end forced arbitration and class action waivers for its employees. The announcement follows the company's announcement in November that it would no longer require workers to arbitrate sexual harassment and ...
California-based Healthcare Company Settles Disability, Pregnancy Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Suit filed by EEOC According to a December 6, 2018 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) release, Visalia, California-based Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) will pay $1.75 ...
According to a December 6, 2018, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) release, Visalia, California-based Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) will pay $1.75 million and provide other relief to settle a claim filed by the EEOC. The suit claims the health care network failed to provide ...
At Kingsley & Kingsley, we understand that you may be going through a difficult time, and we are here to help you recover from the wrongs that you suffered. An attorney at our Los Angeles law firm can meet with you for a free initial consultation to discuss your circumstances. We also take most cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any fees unless you win or recover compensation.