On January 1, 2015, there were several employment laws and amendments that were put into effect in order to make the workplace a better environment for it’s employees. “Ban the Box” (Public Act 98-0774)- This law prohibits potential employers from asking information on an application or before an interview in regards to their criminal history until after they […]
The Most Common Causes Of Employment Discrimination
The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from discrimination based on their age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Even though employees are protected under this act, unfortunately, some employers will violate these rules, resulting in employment discrimination. There may be occasions when employers may not recognize that they are violating […]
Understanding Your Rights As An Employee
The federal government has established several laws in order to protect an employee and their rights. Even though not all businesses qualify for each law, there are basic rights in all workplaces. These basic employee rights include: The right to privacy The right to fair compensation The right to be free from age, race, gender, religion, or national […]
How To Handle Discrimination In The Workplace
Discrimination in the workplace can come in a variety forms and ways. Many employees are often times unfamiliar with the signs of workplace discrimination or unaware of how to handle suspected cases. There are federal laws in place to protect applicants and employees from being discriminated against on the basis of their age, sex, race, religion, disability, […]
Understanding Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
It is important that every workplace should be free from sexual harassment or discrimination of any type. All workplaces are required by law to ensure that each and every employee is free from these concerns. However, these cases do happen, and often. Sexual harassment comes in many forms, and is not limited to just sexual acts. […]
When To Hire An Employment Lawyer
In today’s world, where lawsuits have become a common thing, it is important to know whom you can turn to and trust in the event you are filed with a lawsuit. Whether it may be employee issue or an employer issue, an employment lawyer can help you. While there are many reasons to hire an employment lawyer, here […]