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...
Employment Law
How to know if a company has a glass ceiling for women
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...
Is employer favoritism the same as workplace discrimination?
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....
Potential retaliation even if you keep your job
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...
When can companies enforce non-compete agreements?
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...
Get the facts on 2 harmful myths about the ADA
If you navigate life with a disability, understanding your rights in the workplace is vital to unlocking your full potential. A shield against discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), helps level the field. Although the ADA became law in 1990, it...
Workplace sexual harassment is more than quid pro quo
We often associate workplace sexual harassment with a person in power requesting sexual favors in return for raises, promotions, job perks, etc. However, sexual harassment comes in many forms. Recognizing the different signs of sexual harassment can help ensure a safe...
How does quid pro quo sexual harassment work?
One of the issues with sexual harassment in the workplace is that there can be a major power imbalance. One person may essentially hold the other person’s career in their hands. This sometimes results in quid pro quo sexual harassment cases. Quid pro quo just means...
How do I prove that I was denied a job because of my age?
Not many things are as fulfilling as landing your dream job. But what happens if you fail to secure the job you are qualified for ostensibly because you are “too old” for the role? It is unlawful for a prospective employer to discriminate against you based on...
The difference between non-compete and non-disclosure agreements
In today’s competitive business landscape, protecting intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive information has become more crucial than ever. Legal tools such as non-compete and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) safeguard businesses’ proprietary knowledge...