Gender Identity Harassment
From Lindsay in San Francisco: A coworker with whom I work closely recently began his social transition from presenting as the sex he was incorrectly assigned at birth to his true gender identity. Most...
View ArticleAvoiding Discrimination and Harassment at Holiday Parties
Every year, my firm receives multiple phone calls from people who have been the victim of some form of harassment or discrimination at company-sponsored holiday parties. Once again, the holiday season...
View ArticleDefending the right to vote
This week’s question comes from Chris F. in Bernal Heights, who writes: Q:“I worked for a design and development firm until November 2018. I was working on a project in the Martinez/Vallejo area and we...
View ArticleCalifornia starts year with laws targeting sexual harassment
Around this time every year, I write a series of articles on California’s new laws: laws which were passed through the legislature and signed by the Governor Jerry Brown last year, but did not come in...
View ArticleReporting sexual harassment in the gig economy
This week’s question comes from K, who asks: Q:“I am female and I work at events that are staffed by Instawork, Wonolo and other gig agencies. We get gigs through these companies to work at various...
View ArticleLactation in the workplace
This week’s question comes from Ana in San Francisco, who writes: Q: I am ending my maternity leave next week. I would like to send an email to my manager to ask about my employer’s policy on lactation...
View ArticleS.F. Allows for Flexibility in the Workplace
This week’s question comes from Candice in San Leandro, who asks: Q: I am a new mom and plan to return to work at a marketing firm in San Francisco next month. Fortunately, my mother-in-law will be...
View ArticleWorking Safely in Extreme Weather
This week’s question comes from Danny T., who asks: Q: “I work in construction and a lot of times I work outside in the heat and cold. Other times, when I am in the shack doing paperwork, they keep it...
View ArticleC.R.O.W.N. Act Natural Hair Grooming Protections in the Workplace
This week’s question comes from Maya in San Francisco, who writes: Q: Dear Chris, I interviewed for a receptionist position at a San Francisco company. The person interviewing me offered me the job,...
View ArticleA balancing act for employers: service animals and allergies in the workplace
This week’s question comes from Brian T., who asks: Q: I work in an office with a fairly liberal policy on pets in the workplace. While I love animals, I am unfortunately allergic to certain types of...
View ArticleWho is eligible for paid sick leave?
This week’s question comes from Angela in Berkeley, who asks: Q: “I work part-time at a restaurant to help pay for school. My mother is not in great health and lives alone, so sometimes I’m the only...
View ArticleNew state laws expand workplace protections against sexual harassment
Ava G from The Haight asks: “I heard that there were some new laws on sexual harassment. As a member of a women’s empowerment group I was wondering if you could summarize them so we can discuss them at...
View ArticleYou don’t need to put up with a hostile working environment
Today’s question comes from Geraldine T. in Berkeley: “After reading your article on unlawful harassment two weeks ago, I have a couple of questions. I work in a warehouse and I don’t want to be a...
View ArticlePause and Think Before You Hit Record: The Implications of Secret Recordings...
By: Christopher Dolan and Vanessa Deniston This week’s question comes from Edgar M… Q: “I work for a large corporation with offices nationwide. I was recently switched to a new department, and...
View ArticleAre Uber drivers employees?
Today’s question comes from Jennifer T. in Diamond Heights who asks: Q: “I drive for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. I have filed my taxes as an independent contractor as that’s what I was told to do by...
View ArticleFraud and Misrepresentation in the Workplace
By Christopher Dolan and Mari Bandoma Callado This week’s question comes from Arthur B. Dear Chris, I was contacted via Linkedin by the Chief Financial Officer of a San Francisco-based start-up. He...
View ArticleLeave laws under COVID-19
This week’s question comes from Carl who writes: Q: “Last week I was at a dinner party and one of the people who attended eventually got sick and was told they may have Coronavirus. However, he has not...
View ArticleEmployees affected by COVID-19 are entitled to use sick leave
All California employees accrue sick time at their jobs. At a minimum, an employee must accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. For a regular full-time employee, that works out to...
View ArticleAnti-Asian hate crimes and acts have increased during the COVID-19 Crisis
By: Mari Bandoma Callado & Emile A. Davis The sudden emergence of racist and violent attacks towards people of Asian descent is reminiscent of the discrimination and harassment faced by American...
View ArticleCan I collect Unemployment? If so, how? (FAQ’s and Chart)
By: Mari Bandoma Callado Employment Development Department (EDD) Benefits EDD Program Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Disability Insurance (SDI) Paid Family Leave (PFL) Apply for this program if You...
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