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Many businesses require employees to follow dress codes. In essence, dress codes establish a certain atmosphere or aesthetic toward a business's brand. Employees may be required to wear uniforms with the business’s logo or, at the very least, wear business casual...
A good employer-employee relationship can impact the business’s trajectory. It fosters mutual respect, enhances productivity and improves overall job satisfaction. When employers honor their commitments and employees feel valued, the workplace thrives. However, in...
Certain behaviors in the workplace, such as sexual harassment, certain kinds of discrimination and retaliation, are all forbidden by law. When employees see those behaviors unfolding, they should step up to report them. Yet, some employees are understandably concerned...
With some exceptions, employers in Indiana have the right to terminate employees at any time and for any reason or none at all. However, there are several exceptions to this that can make a termination illegal. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an...
Pregnancy is a phase of life that can potentially be filled with anticipation, excitement and the joy of welcoming a new addition to the family. Yet, the world doesn’t stop spinning as a pregnancy develops. Work obligations and duties must be fulfilled and many...
Workers can find themselves in a serious jam if they have a close family member who is diagnosed with a serious or even terminal illness. They need to provide care for their desperately ill loved ones, but they can’t afford to quit their jobs and become unemployed....
If you work overtime hours, you are supposed to be paid time and a half. Employers who keep their workers longer need to honor this obligation and pay the higher wage. For instance, a worker with a $30-an-hour standard wage should be paid $45 an hour if they work...
In the United States, there are legal safeguards in place to protect employees who report business misconduct. These laws are designed to encourage individuals to come forward with information about illegal activities or unethical behavior within their organizations....
Despite advances in workplace rights and accommodations for people with disabilities, people still often have to deal with co-workers’ and even bosses’ questions and insensitivity. That may be one reason why last year the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides a key form of support for workers. Some employers offer paid leave, but not every employee has paid leave benefits. Even those who do may only receive a few days of leave annually. They may use those days for vacations...
