The #MeToo movement has been raising awareness in California and across the country to the prevalence of sexual harassment and sex discrimination in the workplace. Women continue to come forward with experiences of harassment and discrimination at work, from quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment of a…

San Francisco employment discrimination lawyer Sonya Smallets discussed sexual harassment in Silicon Valley with the Mercury News Employment discrimination lawyers have noticed an uptick in complaints about sexual harassment in Silicon Valley. A recent article in the Mercury News explores the recent explosion of sexual harassment allegations in the Bay…

When pregnancy discrimination occurs in the workplace, a San Francisco employment discrimination lawyer can help Pregnancy discrimination is prohibited by both federal and state law. While the laws are similar, California law covers more employees than federal law. Employees who believe they have been treated unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth,…

San Francisco discrimination lawyers have some tips for employees who are dealing with workplace discrimination Employees who believe they have been affected by discrimination in the workplace may have a legal remedy. Before pursuing that remedy, however, there are steps an employee might want to take. In some instances, there…