Some employers are practicing a trend called “quiet firing.” Quiet firing happens when an employer subtly creates an unstable work environment for employees to force them to quit rather than formally firing them. This often happens when an employer wants to avoid...
Many types of workplace sexual harassment are clearly not consensual. If a coworker insults you about your sexual preference or makes inappropriate jokes about the way that you look, it’s obvious that this is not something that you wanted to happen. You’re being...
In many cases, sexual harassment goes unreported forever. In other cases, there’s just a delay. Someone may eventually come forward, but the harassment they faced was months or even years before. But why does this happen? Wouldn’t someone who is experiencing...
There are many scenarios in which workers cannot continue performing their jobs. Some people may develop illnesses that require time off to recover. Others may need to undergo treatment for traumatic injuries, such as broken bones. Even childbirth might leave a worker...
You just got a new job, and part of the reason that you took it is because there’s an opportunity for overtime pay. You’re hoping that this will lead to higher overall wages and earnings during the course of the year. But you’ve only been on the job for a few weeks...
Many businesses are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to improve workplace efficiency. AI may be used to automate tasks, improve management, streamline customer service, predict challenges, and analyze data. While AI can be used for many good reasons, people may...
Even when a sexual harassment case feels fairly straightforward, it’s important to look at the power dynamics in the relationship. What you’ll often find is that these play a significant role in how the harassment occurs and why it is possible. To some degree, many...
Social media has become a powerful tool for staying connected and expressing personal opinions. However, if you are involved in an employment dispute, whether it involves wrongful termination, harassment or discrimination, it’s important to exercise caution when...
People dealing with disabling medical conditions have the same basic needs as anyone else. They need to earn enough income to support themselves and their children. They generally want to pursue meaningful employment that provides them with their compensation and...
Employees sometimes believe that dress codes are too restrictive. They want more freedom of expression and the ability to wear whatever they choose at work. Being required to wear a uniform or even adhere to a business casual dress code may feel like a violation of...
