A number of both current and former employees at a popular passenger train company have accused the business of directly violating employment law by practicing racial discrimination. As a result,…
Employees count on employers to keep the workplace free from harassment of all types. In the case of businesses that are part of a franchise, determining who is at fault…
The notorious sexual harassment case against Mayor Bob Filner in San Diego may be on its last legs, but another California mayor is now under scrutiny for similar missteps. The…
Sexual harassment in the workplace is pretty easy to spot — or is it? The case of one California woman who recently had the $250,000 awarded to her in her…
Although StopBullying.gov defines bullying as inappropriate and unwanted aggression between school children, bullying isn’t something limited to the elementary school playground. Bullying can and does happen in the workplace. Depending…
Braun Electric has come under fire after charges of hostile work environment practices surfaced at the Bakersfield-based company. Braun provides electrical services for companies throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley, according…
You are protected from a hostile workplace in certain conditions. Your employer must take action to protect you from sexual harassment or address sexual harassment in the workplace. Discrimination is…
We’ve written recently about numerous issues that could cause legal implications in the workplace, but what if you are simply dealing with a toxic environment? Toxic situations can be extremely…
Many organizations use interns who are not paid for their time or their services. Often, these organizations are corporations who are allowing interns to work for them as part of…
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time with organizations across the country stop to appreciate the people who give time and effort to help others or drive a cause.…