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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...
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,...
Quid pro quo is not just a term used in relation to sexual harassment. All it really means is that two people are exchanging something for something else. This is common in business relationships. In the context of sexual harassment, though, it often means that one...
Some jobs can be very demanding. Employees may be asked to stay late to complete tasks. It can be hard for employees to step away from their personal lives and give more time to their jobs. However, employees may be compensated for their extra work hours. Indiana...
Some people believe in getting even with others or making them regret their actions. One place where there are clear and enforceable legal consequences for this is the workplace. If an employer retaliates against you because you engaged in a protected activity, they...
Truck drivers play an unquestionably important role in keeping the economy moving. Unfortunately, this service comes with great risk. Although all truck drivers face safety challenges every time they get behind the wheel – driving a truck is inherently dangerous –...
