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Assembly Bill 1509: Extends Whistleblower Protections To Family

Whistleblower laws are designed to protect people who come forward with information about misconduct or illegal activities in the workplace. They’re designed to encourage people to take action against wrongful…

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What Is An Employer’s Duty When Workplace Harassment Is Reported?

Every day, in companies all across the country — including many in California — there are employees subjected to hostile work environments. Workplace harassment is real, and even though all…

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Forest Service Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Abuse

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is being held accountable by members of the U.S. Congress over years of sexual harassment complaints. One of the central parts of the congressional investigation…

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What Are Common Examples Of Sexual Harassment?

Are you unsure if you’ve been facing sexual harassment in the workplace? It can sometimes be hard to decide if you’re dealing with a real issue that breaks the law,…

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Fired University Workers Say They Were Discriminated Against

A number of Information Technology workers at University of California, San Francisco saw their employment come to an end when they were fired and their jobs were outsourced to foreign…

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Things Your Employer Should To After You Report Sexual Harassment

If you feel you are being harassed sexually in the workplace, then one of the first things you might consider doing is reporting the behavior to the appropriate supervisor or…

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Can I Lose My Job For Taking Care Of My Loved One?

If you are caring for a loved one who is seriously ill or disabled, you know that it requires many hours and tireless dedication. This obligation will likely conflict with…

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Can I Lose My Job For Taking Care Of My Loved One?

If you are caring for a loved one who is seriously ill or disabled, you know that it requires many hours and tireless dedication. This obligation will likely conflict with…

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Your Employer Can’t Retaliate Against You For . . .

In many cases, if you fail to show up for work or simply don’t do your job to agreed upon parameters, your employer can fire you or take other disciplinary…

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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment: What Is It?

Sexual harassment scenarios can be divided into two broad categories, one of them being quid pro quo harassment. This is often the easiest to identify as a victim, but it’s…

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