Women in the workplace have come a long way since the 1970s, or have they? Gender discrimination continues to exist for women while on the job. Passed over for promotions, undervalued, underpaid, sexual harassment and racial discrimination are just some of the...
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Employee And Union Rights
Employment Law
Can a company dress code be discriminatory?
Yes, in some circumstances, even a neutral-sounding dress code could be discriminatory. There is a possibility that a certain dress code could violate federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based on national origin, religion or disability. According to the...
Can men be fired when they have children?
“You shouldn’t have a kid,” said Steven’s co-worker at Disney. He wasn’t the only one to comment. When Steven returned from his two weeks of paternity leave, he was fired. He sued, but a federal court dismissed his case. The reason? The court said the firing didn’t...
Study: Wage theft increases during recession
Many Americans have struggled over the past several months due to the coronavirus pandemic as millions have lost their jobs, businesses have shuttered, and many families face eviction as they are unable to make rent or mortgage payments. A new study says many of those...
I’m on FMLA leave. Do I get my old job back when I return?
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually. The purpose of this leave can be: To care for a serious health condition that keeps you from working To care for an immediate...
Sexual harassment comes in many forms: Speak out
When you're dealing with a peer's or superior's unwanted advances, it can be hard to want to do your work. You might feel scared, angry or frustrated by the situation. It can be embarrassing not to be able to put a stop to the behaviors that are bothering you. Whether...
Watch out for these 3 signs of discrimination
It's not always easy to find out if you're being discriminated against or if your supervisor or coworkers simply don't like you. When someone doesn't like you, they may not treat you fairly, and it may have nothing to do with how you look or other aspects about you....
Yes, men could become victims of sexual harassment at work, too
Though it isn't discussed as much as it should be, men can absolutely be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. In fact, a report from 2018 showed that men accounted for around one in five complaints about workplace sexual harassment in the United States. One...
Should you be paid more if you work over 40 hours a week?
You work in construction, which means that it's important for you to understand the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, or CWHSSA. This is a basic act that requires all subcontractors and contractors to pay their mechanics and laborers, guards and watchmen...
How long should you wait to complain about harassment?
You were starting your first day of work when you met the person who would be training you. They were nice to you, and you felt comfortable asking questions and getting to know your position. Then, at lunch, you overheard something you wished you wouldn't have. They...