Out Of The Legal Process, And Arming You With The Facts
Federal law requires most employers to make reasonable accommodations available to workers throughout their pregnancies. These accommodations allow pregnant employees to perform their job duties without endangering themselves. Restricting physical activities is one of...
In the wake of the MeToo movement, companies and individuals are becoming more aware of what sexual harassment at work may look like. However, it is also sometimes difficult to recognize because some forms are more subtle. Become familiar with recognizing less overt...
Many growing businesses form important relationships with suppliers and vendors that impact their ability to operate. When conflicts with vendors arise, you have multiple options for finding solutions. In addition, it can be useful to learn how to prevent future...
The government may have you covered if you are facing a family crisis that pulls you away from work. The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is a set of guidelines that protect employees who may have to remain away from work in certain situations. The first step in...
As an employee, you expect that your employer and coworkers will treat you fairly, regardless of your age. But as you get older, you may notice that you become the target of unfair treatment in the workplace. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
Worrying about your health and well-being and that of your unborn child should supersede all other concerns. However, when it comes to your job, you may wonder if your employer's treatment of you since your pregnancy is the norm. Pregnancy discrimination and...
As a smaller business that invites growth, you may need to step back and start looking at setting your company up for success. One of these is crafting an employee handbook that protects your business and those who work there. You may want to include several elements...
Employers need to understand the basics of employment law discrimination to ensure that their hiring practices are compliant. When you embrace technology and start social media assessments on your potential candidates, you need standards in place to avoid any seeming...
In the workplace, it is very important to understand your rights as an employee. Whether you do not receive overtime pay that your employer owes or you struggle with the aftermath of a wrongful termination, these violations can cause high levels of stress, negatively...
Many employees do not talk about unionizing because there is often conflicting information about the benefits of joining a union. Employers may consider their workforce unionizing as a negative outcome in their business plans and advise against joining. However, there...
