Under State or Federal Law, You May Have a Right to Take a Leave of Absence Most likely, your job is very important to you. It is a source of income as well as a source of meaning and fulfillment. But, your job doesn't trump every other concern in your life. There are...

Most people know that harassment or discrimination against someone just because they are another race, religion, nationality or gender is wrong on several levels. Not only are there moral reasons to not discriminate against others, there are numerous state and federal...

Almost 30 Percent of Fashion Models Report On-the-Job Sexual Harassment Just because the people are pretty, it doesn't mean that their behavior always is; nearly 30 percent of models report that they have been the victims of job-related sexual harassment. A recent...

In spite of - or perhaps in reaction to - our country's rich history of diversity, "English only" policies have been implemented in countless businesses around the country. These policies, while mostly enacted without malicious intent, often have the effect of...

THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF GOING TO TRIAL. Should you go trial if you have a sexual harassment claim? Four recent sexual harassment jury trials demonstrate how rewarding and risky going to trial can be.  On May 17, 2012. a San Francisco jury awarded a plaintiff $812,001...