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Employers generally have the right to decide how long they retain the services of individual workers. Disciplinary issues, poor job performance and economic pressure on an organization can all theoretically justify the decision to terminate employees. Organizations...
Workers have to meet certain standards to be eligible for unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The law imposes a minimum number of coworkers, as well as minimum standards for recent work history. There are also only a handful of circumstances in...
Federal laws protect workers from discrimination based on certain characteristics. Medical conditions or disabilities are among the protected characteristics that should not influence employees’ job opportunities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
Juggling your career and personal life can be a struggle, especially when unexpected family health issues arise. Fortunately, labor laws give employees like you the legal right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. Understanding...
Businesses are certainly allowed to use dress codes. In many cases, workers will be told to wear business casual attire. In other cases, they may be given a uniform that they have to wear on the job. These dress codes are not inherently discriminatory. However, there...
Finding your place in the workforce isn’t always easy, especially when the rules feel unspoken, the expectations unclear, and your differences are treated like problems. For autistic employees, the challenge often includes being sidelined, misunderstood or targeted...
Many people believe discussing your paycheck with coworkers is unprofessional or even against company policy. You might even see policies or hear warnings suggesting that discussing pay is unprofessional or not allowed. But here is the thing: In most cases, the law...
Landing a job can be tough enough, but when discrimination gets in the way, it's also unfair and illegal. Many people wonder if filing a discrimination claim is worth the effort, especially since they won’t be working for the company that turned them away. Holding...
Most people are aware that religious discrimination in employment is prohibited under state and federal law. Religious belief is considered a protected characteristic, which means an employer can’t use a person’s religious belief as a reason not to hire promote,...
Navigating maternity leave as an employee in Indiana can be tricky. While federal laws provide some protections, Indiana’s state-specific provisions are limited. Below is some key information about your rights during pregnancy and after childbirth. Types of leave...
