Employers Using Social Media To Fire Employees Face Legal Challenges
Facebook gaffes that can cause trouble in the workplace aren’t unique to drunken college students anymore. As more companies and their workers tap into the…
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Top States for Start-Up High Tech Hiring
Silicon Valley is a no-brainer. But where else in America is hiring at the smallest, scrappiest, biggest-growth-potential companies? Want to hone your entrepreneurial skills and…
How To Deal With Office Bullying | Resume Companion
Office Bullying-We’re All Just Big Kids Office bullying is an extension of childhood bullying experienced by many of us. It may involve actual abusive behavior…
Your Business Must Comply with AB 1825 Supervisor Training
The deadline for supervisor training under California AB 1825, the law designed to instruct supervisory employees and managers in the prevention of sexual harassment in…
Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Against LA Prompt Calls For Prevention Training
In the wake of two lawsuits filed against the city, two Los Angeles officials are pushing for all city employees to take sexual harassment training…
L.A. pays $1.5 million in racial harassment case
The Los Angeles City Council signed off this week on a $1.5-million payment to a black police officer who said he repeatedly experienced racial harassment…
California Governor Signs Bill To Help Protect Female Farmworkers from Sex Abuse
A new Senate Bill was passed this week that focuses specifically on sexual harassment prevention in the farm worker community. Senator Bill Monning sponsored Senate…
Jealousy leads to Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Workplace conflicts arise for numerous reasons, which can be hard to predict. In many cases, disruptions on the job are due to one-sided campaigns of…
Quid Pro Quo Harassment: Eliminate Sexual Harassment Claims Through Training
Quid pro quo translates to “something for something.” Quid pro quo harassment occurs when an authority figure offers to give the employee something such as a raise…
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit On Behalf Of Fitness Club Employee
A Fitness company has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The…