Many actions that businesses might take aren't lawful because they go against laws that are set to protect employees. Even though there is a wide berth for what employers are allowed to do, they must never retaliate against an employee who engaged in a protected activity.
Age discrimination laws only apply to some workers
There are specific factors that employers can't consider when they are trying to determine certain employment actions. For some employees, age is one of these factors. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prevents employers from considering the fact that a person is 40 years old or older as part of the employment process.
Protect yourself when you are terminated unexpectedly
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 take a step back and behave like the professional you are.
Reasonable accommodations are required in some cases
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 them, which can provide you with an equal chance to support yourself as any fully abled body person would.
How do you recognize sexual harassment in the workplace?
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.
Discrimination isn't ever acceptable in employment
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 clear legal standards for employees regarding discrimination.
Court rulings mixed on scope of age discrimination law
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 management of workers.
Stand up for your rights against employment discrimination
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 instances, this may not be the case.
