Because of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, most employers in the U.S. have a legal obligation to verify both the identity and work eligibility of their employees. They do so by completing and retaining form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for...
Workplace Discrimination
Can diversity and inclusion help reduce workplace discrimination?
The workplace can create situations where discrimination can easily happen. Any time you have a group of people where there is a minority such issues often come up. One way your employer may try to reduce discrimination and create a work environment where everyone...
Pay disparities getting smaller but still problematic
In San Francisco, California, women in the tech sector make about 6 percent less than men who perform similar jobs. This was according to data compiled by a recruiting firm called Hired. Nationally, women in the technology sector made 3 percent less than men. Where a...
Many diverse TV writers experience workplace discrimination
Being a TV writer in California can certainly present many interesting and rewarding opportunities. However, diverse writers working in the television industry may not have such a positive attitude about this profession, according to the results of a report prepared...
Oracle, other tech companies face allegations of discrimination
Some California tech employees may be aware that their industry has been plagued with allegations of workplace discrimination. A number of companies, including Microsoft, Uber, Google and Spotify, have faced complaints about discrimination and harassment. While...
Age discrimination may be on the rise in the US
As workers reach retirement age, the way they are treated by employers can change significantly. Forced early retirement or layoffs are more common than many believe, according to recent research. For Californians in their 50s and beyond, job prospects can be...
Both genders can face employment discrimination
Both men and women can be victims of gender discrimination if they apply for jobs traditionally held by the opposite sex. For instance, if a man in California decides to be a housekeeper, he may have a harder time getting the job because of his gender. The same could...
116th Congress bans LGBTQ job discrimination in the House
The legislative gains advanced by the LGBTQ community in California have spread all the way to the nation's capital. With the Democrats taking control of the 116th Congress on Jan. 3, they voted to update the rules for employment at the House of Representatives by...
Facebook accused of discrimination in job ads
A gender discrimination complaint was filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging that Facebook and others have used the social media platform to post biased job advertisements. Specifically, a group of women who use Facebook claim that certain...
How employees should deal with workplace discrimination
Even though most forms of workplace discrimination is illegal in the state of California, there are some who still experience it. Those who are actively discriminated against often find that their productivity and progress is impacted. They may also experience anxiety...