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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...
However good your health, there could come a point where you need time off work to get medical care or recover from illness or treatment. Even if your health stays strong, you might be in a position where you need time off to care for a close family member. Another...
Not so long ago it was almost expected that women who wanted children sacrifice their careers to do so. This is no longer the case thanks to changes in society and the law. While there are still women who are happy to abandon a promising career, or never start one in...
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...
Having a disability can sometimes make your job more challenging. The Americans with Disabilities Act permits employees with a disability to seek reasonable accommodations to help them do their jobs. Most employers with 15 or more employees are subject to this. Tell...
Wrongful termination continues to be an issue in many workplaces throughout the country. Sometimes, it is blatant, but a lot of it is less so. Employers often disguise their reason to want someone gone behind something else. Here are a few ways an employer might use...
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 –...
Employers sometimes treat workers differently because of characteristics that the employees cannot control. Workplace discrimination involves companies denying workers opportunities or treating them differently because of their innate, protected characteristics....
There are times when employers may want to reduce an employee's pay or feel it is necessary to do so. For instance, in lieu of layoffs, an employer may decide to reduce pay rates in order to keep everyone on staff. That does not mean employees will be happy with the...
