Most Long Beach residents have heard the adage, "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch." People understand this to mean that they cannot get something for nothing -- there is always a price. When it comes to employment, workers believe this refers to the fact that they only get paid if they perform their job duties. Unfortunately, some workers end up finding out that a superior expects something else, and that something else could constitute "quid pro quo" sexual harassment.
What is "quid pro quo" sexual harassment?
Been fired? Was it wrongful termination under the law?
Losing a job can devastate an individual and/or an entire family. Some California residents may have known that the termination was coming because they just could not catch on the work, meet deadlines or otherwise meet the expectations of the job. In other cases, it seems to come out of nowhere, and the individual who lost the job may wonder whether it was wrongful termination.
6 steps to take if you’re experiencing sexual harassment
If you have been the recipient of unwelcome sexual comments or advances in the workplace, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to put up with them.
US Supreme Court to decide fate of LGBTQ workplace discrimination
Over the last decade, the LGBTQ community here in California and across the country has battled to receive the same rights as everyone else. The rights to legally marry, to have children and to receive other benefits previously reserved for traditional couples gave this community hope that society has changed and become more tolerant. Unfortunately, instances of workplace discrimination do not always reflect the changes that have occurred.
