If your employer is taking adverse actions against you for participating in a protected activity or exercising your rights as an employee, it is against the law. Protected activities include filing for worker’s compensation benefits, assisting a harassment...
You’re in a meeting one day when your boss makes a joke about your religious preferences. This isn’t the first time. You’ve often heard him and others making condescending remarks in other meetings or do things that marginalize you. You realize you’ve had enough and...
Many in the LGBTQ+ community often fear they will be fired or not receive promotional opportunities because of the way they identify or because of their sexual orientation. In the past, the protections against LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace were not very...
In 2018, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Initiative (SHWI). The purpose of the initiative was to take action against the sexual harassment of public employees. Sexual harassment of any...
You’re tired of your job and you don’t like the way your boss treats you, so one day you just decide to quit. You could provide a two-week notice, but it’s not required under the law, so you simply tell your boss you’re done and will not be back. Your boss is less...
For most people, family comes first. Unfortunately, when someone is sick or has other needs that require you to take time off work, it can be challenging. You may wonder if you can afford to take considerable time off work to take care of your family, particularly if...
All employees have a legal right to partake in their work without suffering discrimination. For disabled people, this right is enshrined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Unfortunately, this message has yet to sink in for many co-workers and even...
When you’re working for or with another person or company, you need to know how you’re classified. The type of worker you are has an impact on the benefits you may or may not receive as well as your taxes and worker protections. There are two main classifications for...
A significant portion of a company’s operational budget goes to staffing expenses. Some entities aim to maximize profits by reducing the amount of staff on board, minimizing the number of hours worked or paying workers as little as possible, among others. Minimizing...
Many hospitality-based businesses will say that the customer is always right. Management may bend over backward to try to keep people happy with their experience at the store or restaurant. Often, there is a lot of pressure on employees working in retail and...
