A recently released study suggests that some of the largest employers in California and around the country use social media sites like Facebook to make their job listings available only to members of certain demographic groups. Online platforms allow advertisers to...
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EEOC has filed few lawsuits over harassment complaints
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 23, 2017 | Workplace Discrimination
Sexual harassment is unfortunately too common in workplaces throughout California. Victims of sexual harassment at work are protected by both state and federal laws. To file a lawsuit against an employer for sexual harassment, a victim may need to take certain steps,...
How women experience harassment at work
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 21, 2017 | Workplace Discrimination
Women in California and throughout the country may feel as if they are discriminated against in the workplace. That was one of the finding of a Pew Research poll of 4,914 adults conducted during July and August 2017. Specifically, 42 percent of respondents said that...
Celebrity chef accused of sexual harassment
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 13, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
California residents, like people across the United States, have likely seen the news reports of late detailing alleged sexual harassment by men in positions of power. These men work in a variety of fields, ranging from the entertainment industry to the business world...
Man wins wrongful termination case
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 11, 2017 | Wrongful Termination
Some companies in California might struggle to prove that they are in the right when terminating an employee for harassment. Universal Music Publishing Group fired a division head after a report that the head had hit a female employee in the face with rolled-up paper....
Strategies for employers to reduce discrimination and harassment
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 5, 2017 | Workplace Discrimination
The stream of headlines about high-profile people and celebrities accused of sexual harassment suggests that the misconduct could be widespread at workplaces in California. These accusations about famous people typically included employers who turned a blind eye to...
Job protection and accommodation rights for pregnant employees
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Nov 29, 2017 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Federal laws protect people in California from workplace discrimination during a pregnancy or illness. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act applies to organizations that employ 15 or more people. The law requires employers to treat pregnant employees the same as other...
Sexual harassment may be tough to prove
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Nov 29, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
California residents and others may have noticed the public discussion surrounding sexual harassment in American society. Despite the recent media attention, only 3 to 6 percent of sexual harassment cases filed by employees actually make it to trial. This is partially...
Congress decides to require sexual harassment training
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Nov 22, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
Growing concerns about sexual harassment in the workplace in California and nationwide have reached the nation's capital. The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have both chosen to create training policies that teach elected officials and their staff members how...
The importance of taking steps to prevent sexual harassment
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Nov 20, 2017 | Sexual Harassment
Some California employers may wrongly believe that sexual harassment would never happen in their companies. As recent news reports demonstrate, sexual harassment can happen in any industry. It is important for businesses to take steps to help to prevent people from...