Any form of discrimination in the workplace can negatively impact the victim, leading to poor performance and mental health issues. Pregnancy discrimination is a form of discrimination that affects countless women each year. As a result, Massachusetts has a Pregnant...
Employment Law
What should you do about workplace discrimination?
Facing discrimination in the workplace can be a challenging and distressing experience. It is essential to address the issue to ensure a fair and inclusive work environment. Workers should never be subjected to discrimination of any sort. Consider these tips if you...
How does someone gather documentation of workplace harassment?
Allowing harassment to occur unchecked in a workplace is essentially a form of discrimination. It affects the rights and opportunities of workers because of how other people respond to protected characteristics such as their age, sex or race. Even though many...
Questions a job interviewer can (and cannot) ask
You just applied for a job and wonder if you’ll hear back. It makes you anxious to know that only 20% of job applicants get invited for an interview. A few weeks later, you receive an email to schedule an interview, which excites you. That being said, you should be...
Can your boss legally fire you for wearing your religious garb?
Modern American society encourages religious practitioners to express their faith through grooming practices and wardrobe choices. Unfortunately, some employers in the Andover region have failed to adopt this inclusive approach to religious freedom. No Massachusetts...
What will happen if the FTC bans noncompete agreements?
Employment contracts allow companies to limit how much risk they take on when hiring new workers. A thorough employment contract protects against liability and helps to clarify expectations. Restrictive covenants are one of the more popular ways for modern employers...
Are you being overlooked for a promotion?
Promotion in the workplace should primarily be based on job performance. High-performing employees have a high chance of being promoted to a senior position. And in some cases, you may be promoted horizontally, in which case you will remain in your job category with...
Exploring the sneaky language of job ad age discrimination
Everyone wants to work and hold a job in the 21st century, including older Americans. Unfortunately, many (if not most) employers desire fresh faces and young staff members. You may think age discrimination is out of the question considering that there are laws in...
How discrimination and sexual harassment can lead to retaliation
You should feel safe within your workplace no matter what your race, color, gender, sexual relationship or health may pertain. The right to feel protected from discrimination and sexual harassment is a basic right for all workers. As such, under your employee rights,...
What does race discrimination at work look like?
Being discriminated against at work because of your race is unlawful. As defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, race discrimination is associated with skin color, skin tone, hair texture and particular facial features. Race and color...