10 Ways to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
A single sexual harassment claim that goes to verdict in California averages between $250,000 and several million dollars, before factoring in legal fees, lost productivity, public reputation damage, and the human cost to the people involved. Most employers do not see those numbers until it is too late, because the assumption going in is that […]
Can I Sue My Employer for False Promises?
You took the job because of what they promised. A bonus after your first year, the chance to lead a major project, a conversion from contractor to full-time after six months or the ability to work from home. Maybe you turned down another offer, or left a stable job, or relocated your family, all on […]
Can a Company Withhold Your Final Paycheck?
Waiting on your last paycheck can create financial stress, especially when an employer delays payment until the next payday or tries to deduct money from wages you already earned. Fortunately, California law provides strong protections when it comes to final pay and this includes strict deadlines and limits on what employers can legally withhold from […]
Is Gaslighting Illegal in the Workplace?
You walk out of a meeting certain you heard what you heard and two days later, in front of the team, your manager insists the deadline was always a different day and that “you’ve been getting confused a lot lately.” A few people glance at you, no one says anything and you start to wonder […]
10 Signs of Sexual Harassment You Shouldn’t Ignore
“Am I overreacting?” If you have found yourself asking that question about something happening at work, that instinct is worth paying attention to. Sexual harassment does not always announce itself. Sometimes it is obvious, a blatant proposition or an unwanted touch. But often it builds quietly, through comments and behaviors that each seem small enough […]
