You have been told you have a right to free speech your entire life. When you use it at work and it conflicts with your boss, though, you get fired. You feel like it's unfair. Is it a wrongful termination? Have they violated your rights? Is it an illegal retaliation...
Year: 2019
How can I negotiate my severance package?
If you have reason to believe that you may have your employment terminated in the near future, it is important that you look into your work contract to understand your right to a severance package. While no-one wants to be laid off, a severance package can make a bad...
Understanding class action lawsuits for wage violations
If you believe that you have been underpaid by your employer, you may feel that you are in a David and Goliath situation, where you feel powerless to stand up to your employer. You may feel that it is not worth the financial investment and stress to take legal action...
Enforcing minimum wage rights in California
If you are a worker in California, it is likely that you will have the right to be paid the state minimum wage. There are some exceptions to having the right to minimum wage. For example, you are not subject to the minimum wage law if you are the parent, spouse or...
How to recognize disability discrimination in your workplace
Accommodating qualified employees who have disabilities is mandated by federal law, but not all workplaces go about it in the right way. These situations can lead to uncomfortable and illegal working conditions. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the...
How should I react to unwanted sexual advances at work?
When you are in the work environment, you should feel comfortable around other employees and your managers. This means that in theory, all behavior should be kept strictly professional. However, this line can become blurred, since very often friendships arise in the...
The most common types of workplace retaliation
So many people fail to take action when they are retaliated against at work. This is often because they are worried about not being successful or about suffering even more through employer retaliation. If more employees took the time to learn about the ways that they...
Key warning signs of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can be difficult to identify if you do not fully understand what it is. If you have been feeling uncomfortable at work or you believe that you have needlessly missed out on promotion opportunities, it is important that you take a step back and...