Workers in the United States are protected by numerous state and federal laws that make it illegal for employers to engage in various types of employment related discrimination. Contrary to what many people believe, not all acts of discrimination are prohibited. For an act of discrimination to be legally actionable it must be based on […]
Workers in the United States enjoy many protections under federal laws. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or gender. Sexual harassment is a form of illegal gender discrimination and your employer can be held legally responsible if you are […]
Are You a Victim of Harassment in the Workplace in California from Richard Celler Sexual harassment is a special type of illegal harassment defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Learn more about Victim of Harassment in the Workplace in California in this presentation.
When consider if behavior rises to the level of illegal discrimination it is important to keep in mind that there is a “reasonable person” test that applies. In other words, the question is not whether you consider the conduct to be intimidating, hostile or abusive but whether a reasonable person would consider it so. Topics […]