Many employees in California and across the country continue to face serious problems with sexual harassment on the job. Unwanted sexual advances and other types of inappropriate behavior continue to rise, despite the emergence of the #MeToo movement and widespread media attention on the problem. Indeed, since allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against high-profile Hollywood executives hit major news, the number of federal complaints about sexual harassment on the job has escalated significantly.
Woman sues employer for persistent age discrimination
A California woman's long career at the Beverly Hills Department of Recreation and Parks came to a humiliating end according to her lawsuit. The 66-year-old had worked for the city since 1979 and earned a series of promotions until 2017 when she applied to be department director. This action proved to be a turning point that resulted in dwindling duties, reassignment ,and eventual job loss. Her court filings describe ongoing hostility at work that created a humiliating environment for her.
Gender pay gap still a problem in tech
Women workers at large and small tech companies in California and across the country continue to face serious concerns about pay discrimination. According to research, over 50 percent of women who work in the industry are paid less on average than their male co-workers. One recruitment firm reported that women may be offered lower salaries than men at 60 percent of the jobs on offer in the industry. The same survey of 2,600 tech workers reported pay differentials at 63 percent of jobs one year earlier.
