Is it sexual harassment to tell a female employee to "dress sexy" for the job?

I disagree with my colleagues. Yes, this is sexual harassment. Requiring a female employee to dress in a way that you find physically attractive...

Is it discrimination if you tell an African American employee to "speak a certain way"?

Sometimes it comes into my head to post something that might be offensive on a blog. I usually ask my wife before I do it. The odds are good that,...

Can i get fired for having modified duty note

Whether this is legal or not depends on a number of things. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits discrimination against...

Any laws preventing this kind of mistreat? We've all been there upwards of 16-18 yrs. 1/4 of office on meds or on stress leave.

Discrimination on the basis of age is illegal. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") forbids it. Discriminating against people because they...

My Doctor has OK'd my return to work. Am I required to sign the release form allowing my employer to see my Doctor notes?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. You are under no obligation to give them access to your medical records. If they ask you sign a release or an agreement,...

Are this two different causes of action race discrimination and race harassment. Do they have independent remedies for damages?

Racial harassment (Ca. Gov't. Code §12940(j)(1)) and racial discrimination (Ca. Gov't. Code §12940(a)) are indeed separate causes of action. The...

There's no such thing as a cause of action for "failure to correct & remedy discrimination & harassment." If you've seen that in other cases, the...

Are these 2 different COA wrongful termination/wrongful termination of violation of public policy. Are Gov't entities immune?

1. They are the same thing. Wrongful termination only gives rise to a lawsuit if it violates some public policy, meaning it has to violate some...

Is there anything I can do about this?

Probably not. The Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA") prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. In order to rise to the level of...

What is the definition of a whistleblower?

I have no idea what you mean by "false representation of information regarding my employment." A whistleblower in California is someone who...