Wanting to get paid fairly for one's work is understandable. Unfortunately, even in today's world, where more women than ever are entering the workforce, they still are making less than men. According to a recently published article, Latinas, in particular, are severely affected. What can this population in California do to help themselves receive equal pay and compensation?
Would you recognize "quid pro quo" sexual harassment?
The issue of sexual harassment has finally made its way from the back burner to the front, thanks to the exposure it receives from the #MeToo movement. More people here in California and across the nation are coming forward with their stories and are no longer suffering in silence.
Doctor wins big in wrongful termination case
A doctor in another state lost his job in 2015 after reporting a safety issue he noted at the hospital for which he was employed -- Massachusetts General. Initially, a spokesperson for the hospital stated he was fired due to a patient confidentially violation; however, hospital officials have since changed their tune and opted to settle the matter. What this physician has been put through is not necessarily a unique situation. Numerous California residents may find themselves victims of wrongful termination for reporting issues at their places of work. They, too, can seek compensation for any damages they experience as a result of their loss of employment.
