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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...
Most employees know that wage theft could potentially happen to them, but they don’t spend much time worrying about it. They often assume it’s a fringe problem that likely doesn’t apply to their circumstances. However, this assumption is problematic because employees...
There have been a lot of high-profile rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) this year. One ruling that didn’t get as much attention may nonetheless affect people all over the country who have faced discrimination from their employers. The ruling, which was handed...
Facing discrimination at work can feel overwhelming and isolating. You deserve a workplace where you are treated fairly and with respect. Unfortunately, many employees still encounter bias based on race, gender, age or other factors. If you find yourself in this...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an important federal law. For decades, the FMLA has protected the rights of workers to keep their jobs when they must miss a large amount of work. Under the FMLA, workers can take leave for their own medical challenges or...
