Inappropriate touching, jokes and comments that are sexual in nature are just some of the examples of acts that qualify as sexual harassment. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is a major issue in the workplace throughout the United States, and it is something that both...
Worried that a company won’t hire you because of your age? If they discriminated against you and you’re over 40, that’s illegal. You aren’t guaranteed to get the job, of course, but you cannot be denied on account of your age alone. Companies know this. There are very...
Workers in California generally work extremely hard for their employers. As a result, employers are expected to offer adequate rest times and meal breaks. In fact, the law in California requires employees to be given a 10-minute paid break for each hour they work....
Getting fired is one of the most unpleasant things that can happen to you -- especially when you believe your termination was illegal. The steps you take next can have a significant impact on your future. Even if you aren’t sure what you should do next, you...
When you go to work, you expect to be in an environment where respect is cherished. With that kind of foundation, productivity, work quality and communication can thrive. However, it is not unusual to come across a workplace that does not treat all workers the same....
Employers should treat workers with dignity regardless of their protected characteristics like race, medical conditions, sex and religion. Unfortunately, some employers are hostile toward people with specific characteristics. Religious discrimination violates...
When employers discriminate based on disability, they are breaking the law. In order to help disabled employees thrive in the workplace, employers are required to provide certain accommodations, provided they are reasonable and necessary. Such accommodations take many...
There are two approaches to negotiating a severance package: You can do it before accepting a work agreement and upon leaving a job. Most people are aware that severance packages can be negotiated before accepting a job, but many are surprised to hear that there is an...
There are many different ways that an employer can classify someone who works for them. Someone may be a part-time or full-time employee or perhaps an independent contractor. Your employer's classification may initially seem unimportant to you. However, it might...
If you are an older worker in America, you are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. This act makes sure that you are not discriminated against due to being 40 or older. In 2021, many workers lost their jobs due to the dip in the economy. What is...
