Many individuals who haven't met a visually impaired person assume that they're unable to do most everything, especially since they cannot see. This is far from the case though. Individuals who are blind need only to be given some minor accommodations by an employer...
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Recognizing the signs of a hostile work environment
Both California and federal laws entitle employees to a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. However, some forms of harassment can be more challenging to identify and recognize as illegal behavior. There are two types of workplace sexual harassment: quid...
The Family and Medical Leave Act: How to make a request
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is in place to protect an employee's legal right to take a leave from work for a variety of reasons, such as to deal with an illness, care for a newborn child or assist an injured or sick family member. If you're interested in...
Steps to take after an instance of sexual harassment
Even if you have reason to believe it's a one-time incident, any instance of sexual harassment is one to take seriously. If you let this continue, you're more likely to run into additional problems with the same person in the future. Here are the steps to take after...
5 things to know about wrongful termination
It's never easy to lose a job, even if you don't particularly enjoy it. This is even more so the case if you feel that you were treated poorly, such as being wrongfully terminated. There are many things to understand about wrongful termination, including the following...
What are the different forms of pregnancy discrimination?
When you first learn that you are pregnant, it should be a joyful time. You are likely looking forward to sharing the news with everyone you know. However, you may be hesitant to inform your employer or coworkers about your pregnancy for fear of it affecting your...
Does your industry have a high sexual harassment rate?
You probably did not pick your career based on the sexual harassment rate in that industry, but that doesn't mean you're not thinking about it now. How often does it happen? Is your industry relatively "safe," or do you really need to be wary because harassment...
Are you due to receive severance pay?
If you lose your job, it's important to carefully review both your employment contract and employee handbook. This will help you answer a variety of questions, such as whether you are entitled to receive severance pay. There are situations in which an employer is...
Power often drives sexual harassment
Understanding sexual harassment in the workplace takes far more than simply looking at the impact of sexual or romantic attraction. Certainly, those things matter in some cases, but experts note that power is actually a huge contributing factor, showing that status...
Watch out for these 2 warning signs of sexual harassment
Most cases of sexual harassment at work begin innocently. You might start having a conversation with a coworker or your boss, and you might even enjoy talking to the person. However, the statements or behavior of the other person could eventually turn in an...