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Employment Laws In California: What You Should Know

 

Safety in the workplace

Your safety must be guaranteed in your workplace in California. This means that if you get injured at work due to negligence on your employer’s part, you can contact a California Employment Lawyer to get compensation. Safety in the workplace also means that the employer must provide a space that does not cause injuries or illnesses.

Beside physical injury, employers are also required to provide a nontoxic environment for workers. Treating everyone with respect.

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Workplace Discrimination: What Does Gender Equality Look Like Today?

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Gender equality in the workplace has been an ongoing struggle for many years. Despite advances in legislation, gender discrimination is still a pervasive issue that affects both men and women. Women often face more challenges than their male counterparts, such as unequal pay and lack of representation in leadership positions.

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Are sit-stand desks suitable options for your workplace?

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Are sit-stand desks suitable options for your workplace? These desks are adjustable workstations, which can be modified to accommodate a standing or sitting position as needed. If an employee wants to work while sitting down, the desktop can be adjusted to the lower level and raised if the user wants to work while standing up.

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Survey: 7 in 10 Male MBA Students think Sexism will hold them back

69% of men think it is extremely or very likely that sexism will prevent them from achieving a C-suite position, compared to 51% of women

49% of men say sexism has made it extremely or very difficult to advance in their career, compared to 41% of women

⅔ of men think that males outnumber females in C-suite positions because “men are more likely to have the necessary leadership qualities.”

Despite this attitude, 85% of men think it is “extremely” or “very” important that women are equally represented in C-suite positions

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Ridgewood NJ,  Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published a recent survey report to examine gender diversity and sexism in the workplace. Researchers surveyed 1,000 current MBA candidates in August, and the study highlights key points about the underrepresentation of women in C-suite positions.

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7 Things That Your Employees Shouldn’t Struggle With In Their Workplace

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There are particular things that you’ll not want your employees to go through while they are working their necks to ensure that your bottom line is met. For instance, you need to ensure that your workers are paid on time and that their needs are met. Workers who have queries, or complaints can in so many ways become unproductive. This is not what you need if you want to remain in business. There are various ways that can help boost your productivity. Living in a fast-paced world means that you have to think outside the box. To make it simpler for you, here are seven things that your employees should not struggle with within the workplace.

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Human Rights in the Workplace

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Human rights in the workplace refer to those rights afforded to employees in the workplace in addition to the rights and freedom entitled to everyone in the world.  Employees are not limited to meeting workplace standards but are required by law to uphold human rights legal obligations.

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Different Types of Wrongful Death Claims

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Have you lost your loved one in what you think as a result of someone’s fault or wrongful death? Studies show that deaths as a result of other people’s reckless or negligent behavior are common. However, it can be challenging to hold another person liable for wrongful death. All the same, the good news is that you can file a wrongful death claim if it is possible to prove that someone’s reckless conduct caused the loss of life of your loved one. 

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How to Legally Deal with a Workplace Injury

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Every year there are almost three million workplace injuries that occur in the US. No matter what state you live in, there are strict laws that protect American workers from dangerous work conditions, and if these laws are broken, there are major consequences for those responsible. Workplace injuries occur for various reasons, and the severity of the damage caused can range from minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening issues. Different states have different workplace regulations and varying processes for helping workers who have sustained an injury, but there are certain steps for employees to take, which are universal across the country.

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