Judging a person based on gender or the color of the individual's skin is wrong and incredibly distressing for victims. There are many types of discrimination, but racial discrimination in particular is still prevalent in the United States. One would think that modern-day society would progress past this, but sadly, racial discrimination still happens frequently in workplaces across California.
Lawsuit against a university alleges discrimination
Lawsuits allege harassment and discrimination
Many work environments in the United States today are fast-paced and cutthroat. Some employees will do anything to gain an advantage, even at the expense of their co-workers. Harassment and discrimination are still issues in workplaces all around the country. Employees in California who are subjected to discrimination at work may fear that if they speak up they will lose their job. They may feel that there is nothing they can do, but this is not the case.
Wage and hour laws ensure that employees are paid appropriately
No employee wants to work for free. If employees worked for free they'd be called volunteers and not employees. Wage and hour laws in California not only require employers to pay their workers but they also require employers to pay employees overtime pay of at least time and half for any hours worked over 40 hours in a week. Unfortunately, not all employers adhere to these laws.
