If you have witnessed illegal or unethical activities in your workplace, you may be considering reporting what you know or "blowing the whistle." While Whistleblowing is the right thing to do, it can also present challenges. No one wants to cause trouble at work because there is always a fear of consequences. Nevertheless, whistleblowers wish to do the right thing in order to protect those who may be harmed by the illegal activity. What...

Discrimination due to pregnancy, or pregnancy discrimination, occurs when an applicant or employee is treated unfavorably because of her pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to either. In the United States, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a woman for any reason. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) forbids discrimination, including:Refusing to accommodate an employee's need for time off for medical...

If you are part of the California workforce, chances are you have some idea of what constitutes sexual harassment and why it is illegal. But do you know that there are several different types of sexual harassment and applicable laws? In today's post, we want to help readers better understand quid pro quo sexual harassment – what it is and how to get help. What is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment? Quid pro quo means "this for that" in...

When we talk about employee rights, several topics immediately come to mind—pay, breaks, time off, etc. But did you know that there are even more relevant topics to millions of employees that most people aren't aware of? Take, for example, California's suitable seating law. What is the Suitable Seating Law? California's suitable seating law is a law that says that employees who do stationary work are entitled to seating. Section 14 of...