You’ve likely heard the term quid pro quo before. In Latin, quid pro quo translates to “something for something.” Continue reading to learn how this term relates to unlawful workplace sexual harassment.A Breakdown of Quid Pro Quo HarassmentEssentially, at work, quid pro quo harassment occurs when a superior or another figure of authority offers...

It is never okay to feel like you are being mistreated at your job. However, not all mistreatment is considered harassment.Read on to learn more about what legally constitutes harassment.The U.S. Government’s Definition of HarassmentAccording to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), “Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on:”RaceColorReligionSexIncluding:Sexual orientationGender identityPregnancyNational originOlder...

You may think that wrongful termination doesn’t happen often.Think again.According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 150,000 workers are wrongfully terminated from their jobs each year.If you believe you’ve been unjustly fired from your job, you may wonder how long you have to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Read on to...

A whistleblower is “a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity.”Essentially, a whistleblower is someone who reports on shady behavior that occurs within an organization.You may wonder whether your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment if you are a whistleblower. After all, you have to...

California is an “at-will” employment state, which means that you, as an employee, and your employer have the right to conclude the employment relationship at any time and without notice.However, this does not mean that employers have the right to terminate your employment for just any reason. If your employer fires you for an...