If you don’t know much about the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you’re not alone. Most people don’t pay close attention to the workings of federal agencies, and that’s understandable. People are busy. Yet, knowing about what this particular civil...
A large number of people have the privilege to work from home. Online work can mean that many employees can gain a sense of peace and privacy away from workplace harassment and discrimination. However, workplace harassment and discrimination can follow employees...
Many people get into financial trouble at one point in their lives or another. Often, it’s through no fault of their own. Anything from medical bills to a job layoff can result in debt going to collection and your credit score taking a hit. Even if someone has a low...
As an employee, you have a signed contract with clear terms outlining your rights, responsibilities and expected performance standards. Sometimes, your employer may seek to phase you out as retaliation for reasons such as whistleblowing, advocating for workplace...
Massachusetts is an at-will employment state. What this means is that an employer can terminate a worker at any time, even without providing a reason. At the same time, employees are also entitled to leave without providing notice. Despite at-will employment laws,...
In recent years, federal law has evolved to offer specific protections for breastfeeding workers. These legal safeguards aim to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment. For employers and employees alike, understanding these protections is important to...
The concept of the glass ceiling – that invisible barrier hindering women’s advancement to leadership roles – remains a persistent reality in many workplaces. While progress toward gender equality has been made, subtle biases and systemic roadblocks can still hold...
Feeling like certain people get preferential treatment in your workplace can be incredibly demotivating – not to mention frustrating. You might even believe your boss is purposely helping some (friends, relatives) succeed in the workplace while overlooking others....
One of the most common types of retaliation that workers face is simply that they get fired. For instance, maybe there is sexual harassment taking place on the job. An employee may be hesitant to report that they are being harassed because they are worried that they...
Businesses sometimes include non-compete agreements in the contracts that they negotiate with employees. A non-compete agreement is a restrictive covenant that is intended to prevent an employee from obtaining a job with a direct competitor after leaving a company or...
