Religious discrimination is relatively common even if people don't discuss it as much as other forms of discrimination. Small businesses and companies with uniform internal cultures can create abusive environments for those from different backgrounds. Religious...
The cost of living is pretty high right now, and every dollar counts. That means a lot of people are willing to work overtime for a little extra money in their paychecks when they have the opportunity. Unfortunately, they don’t always receive what they are due. While...
Facing a layoff can be devastating, whether you go through it alone or with colleagues. And this can worsen when the decision is made unfairly. Layoffs can be legal. However, at times, they mask wrongful termination. Here is what to know about layoffs: Legal reasons...
If you work online, then you may be an easier target of workplace harassment. Workplace harassment can follow you around the clock when you work online. If you are a victim of online workplace harassment, here are a few ways to handle the situation: Limit who can...
When you’re faced with a layoff or a sudden termination, you may initially feel lucky that you’re being offered a severance package to give you a cushion until you find your next landing spot. Before you sign off on an agreement, however, you need to hit the “pause...
Employees in New York has very specific protections that are built into state law. These rights exist on top of federal protections. One area of state employment law that’s going through a lot of changes involves the protections against discrimination based on sexual...
Your wages are how you pay bills, buy food and provide for your family. When your paycheck is short because your employer did not pay you the full amount, then you could face severe financial difficulties. You may be a victim of wage theft if your employer is...
Maybe you complained about subpar and unsafe working conditions and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) got involved – or maybe you simply rejected your supervisor’s unwanted advances. Whatever happened, you were well within your rights – but the...
Hardworking employees deserve to be paid all the wages they’re due. For some, this includes being paid for working more hours than what’s customary in a single work week. That pay is deemed overtime and is paid at a rate of 1.5 times the employee’s normal pay rate....
Getting laid off is a stressful experience. Between the shock and the scramble to find a new job, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. One important step you shouldn't rush, however, is reviewing and signing your severance agreement. This document outlines the financial...
