It's Time To Level The Playing Field
Many workplaces in California rely on auditory communications, and this can be a challenge for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. While you might receive plenty of emails, text messages and written memos, there could also be important information you miss through...
Your parents, grandparents and great-grandparents probably fought and struggled to obtain basic rights on the job. This was a reaction to the intolerable working conditions they suffered, including long hours, low pay, and few considerations for their health and...
If you recently spoke up against something you knew was not right in your California workplace, chances are it was a difficult decision. You probably understood you were taking a risk and that some people in your workplace would not be happy if you blew the whistle....
Since your skills, experience and past success have made you attractive to other companies, you may be considering an opportunity to move to a CEO or C-level position in another company. If negotiations are still in the early stages, you have much to consider when it...
When you were in school, you likely anticipated your lunch period. In addition to being hungry, you may have looked forward to taking a break from your studies and spending some down time with your friends. As an adult on the job, things have not changed much. Your...
Perhaps the most misunderstood and unfairly judged disabilities are those others cannot see, particularly those that fall under the heading of mental impairment. Nevertheless, these conditions can be as painful and frustrating as physical disabilities, and they can...
If you are like many with a disabling medical condition, the term “disability” can be frustrating to hear. Unlike past generations, advances in medicine, therapies and methods of accessibility make it possible for those with physical and mental challenges to fully...
If an employer has ever fired you, you may have felt shock or relief, depending on the situation. Whether the job was a good one or a bad one, getting fired means losing your income and having to restart the frustrating process of looking for new employment. On the...
You may have been among the many in California and across the country who followed the #MeToo movement at its height a few years ago. Perhaps you had a special interest in the outcome of the movement, which sought to bring awareness to the magnitude of the problem of...
You are going to have a baby. Perhaps you are already pregnant, or you and your partner have just made the decision to have a child. Whatever your situation, the tidings you joyfully shared with family and friends may not sound so joyful to your boss. In fact, many...
