When you hear the phrase “gender discrimination” you most likely think that only women are affect, however, men are greatly affected as well. Despite the fact that there have been laws set in place to resolve many aspects of gender discrimination, it still occurs to this very day. Men are affected in many of the […]
Should You File A Complaint?
When it comes to conflicts in the workplace, many employees find themselves too afraid to file a complaint or speak with their Human Resources representative, especially when the complaint is against his or her direct supervisor. While not all workplace conflicts or situations may call for the need to file a formal complaint, there are several circumstances […]
Acknowledging Discrimination In The Workplace
Discrimination is prohibited any aspect of the workplace, regardless of whether it occurs during the hiring process, in regards to promotions, or in the event of termination of employment. In fact, there are federal and state laws that protect employees or potential employees from discrimination of any sort. However, there may be occasions when employers may […]
Understanding Wrongful Termination
Depending on the state in which you are employed, many employment relationships are considered as at will, which allows for the employer or employee to terminate employment with or without a cause for reason, as long as there is no violation of federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. However, there are cases in which an […]
How to Correctly Document Your Wrongful Termination
Anytime you have been fired or laid off from your job, it is a good idea to ensure you are properly documenting by collecting documents and paperwork that may be related to your termination, especially if you are considering legal action. By documenting your case, you will better be able to protect your rights, especially in […]
Ensure Workplace Issues Are Being Handled Correctly
It is important when wanting to run a successful business, that employers ensure their employees are free of common workplace issues, such as harassment and discrimination. While even the best businesses work hard to ensure they have policies in place, they may experience one of these potential workplace issues. In the event that it does happen, it is critical to ensure […]
Protecting Yourself From Wrongful Termination
In many parts of the country, a person’s employment may be considered as “at will.” This type of employment allows employers to terminate employment, with or without a cause for reason. However, there must be no violation of federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. If an employee has been discriminated against and their employment resulted in termination, then they […]
Understanding Employer Retaliation
Often times, employees are hesitant when it comes to calling out their employer for wrongdoings that they may have been a victim of or witnessed. In these cases, these employees are typically concerned with one thing, and one thing only…retaliation. Whether an employee is working under illegal working conditions, has witnessed the employer engaging in […]
Adverse Actions And Retaliation In The Workplace
From wrongful termination, to discrimination, employees have the potential to become a victim of adverse actions and retaliation in the workplace. Luckily, however, there are many state and federal laws that protect employees from employer retaliation. What Is Retaliation? Retaliation is when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee that negatively affects their employment, but only when […]
Employer Retaliation
In the workplace, employees can be rather hesitant to filing a complaint if their employer is doing something wrong. In most cases, employees are generally fearful of retaliation by their employer. This can happen in many instances, whether it be discrimination, failure to pay overtime, or many other employment law violations, employes are concerned with […]