It would seem that certain policies and procedures that should have been in place at California-based Uber were not worth the paper they were written on. After a blog regarding the proliferation of sexual harassment within the company went viral, an investigation was launched back in 2017. As it turns out, there was merit to the claims of harassment and to allegations of retaliation against those who dared to complain.
Sexual harassment probe into Uber ends in settlement
Did your employer violate your maternity leave rights?
Coming back from maternity leave after having a baby can be tough. The separation between you and your newborn can be jarring and may make it hard for you to acclimate to your work environment once again. But it can be even more difficult when you return to work, only to discover that your employer has violated your rights to a proper maternity leave.
Vape company Juul at center of sexual harassment suit
There are several laws in place that exist to protect employees in various aspects while at work. For example, employees shouldn't have to face sexual harassment while on the job. Despite these protections, each year employees across California still have to file complaints of sexual harassment with the Department of Fair Housing and Employment. One woman recently filed such a complaint saying that she experienced sexual harassment at her job with the well-known vaping company, Juul.
