Learning that you lost your job when you didn't know that it was on the line is a traumatic experience. When you are in this situation, it is easy to get angry and act in an unprofessional manner. Taking that path may harm your future career, so make sure that you...
For the first time in 15 years, the American labor force will have updated overtime regulations that may put more pay in their pockets. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a new overtime rule that will take effect on January 1, 2020. The rule is expected...
Even though the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was passed in 1978, there are still thousands of expecting mothers mistreated at work every year. Both new and experienced employers throughout the nation still do not know how to respond properly when one of their...
When you have a disability, you might still be able to work to earn a living. You have specific protections for this under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws. Knowing these rights can help you ensure that your employer is remaining in compliance with...
Can medical marijuana get you fired? This has been a question on the minds of almost all those who use prescription cannabis. If medical marijuana is legal in a state, most employees feel that they should have no problem consuming it the same as they would...
Do you know what sexual harassment really looks like? It isn't always obvious if you are not the one experiencing it. If you would like to protect your employees or coworkers, you'll need to know what to look out for and how to act. What can sexual harassment look...
No employee should ever have to deal with employment-related decisions being made on personal factors that don't play a part in the business. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as some other laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), set some...
Employment anti-discrimination laws are written to protect workers, but they can also be valuable to employers as well. Businesses function more productively when everyone (employees and management) understands the rules and expectations around hiring, firing and...
As an employee, you expect the same opportunities as those of your coworkers. Whether those refer to climbing up the corporate ladder, increasing your income or the ability to take on extra hours for overtime pay, an employer should be fair to all. However, in some...
