Month: March 2018
California firefighter files layered discrimination suit
A firefighter is suing Cal Fire because he claims that he was discriminated against both for his sexual orientation and his disability. The 38-year-old man says that the discrimination nearly drove him to suicide. This comes on the heels of an internal investigation...
Understanding constructive discharge
Have you ever heard someone say, "I was forced to quit," when talking about a job? If so, you may be hearing about a constructive discharge. A constructive discharge happens when an employer makes the job absolutely unbearable for an employee -- to the point that no...
What can you do to stop workplace sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment at work is actually everyone's problem -- not just management's and not just the victim's. When someone's being victimized, it can make the atmosphere at work toxic for all. What, however, are you supposed to do about it? If you aren't in a position...