No expectant mother should have to face the unfair choice of whether they continue working or maintain a healthy pregnancy. To address this workplace problem, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into effect only a few months back. This new law explicitly...
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How your journal can help with your workplace discrimination claim
Workplace discrimination is rampant. Yet, not all employee victims who report the same find relief. Reports of workplace discrimination warrant investigations by the human resources department (HR), employment rights agencies or courts. However, the employee making...
Preventing disability discrimination in the workplace
Discriminating against employees based on their disability violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with specific state and local laws. Such violations may subject you to heavy fines and other penalties, so it is critical that you take steps to...
Is workplace ageism on the rise?
Age discrimination remains a problem in workplaces nationwide. Yet, it remains difficult to detect, let alone prove. Older workers who should be valued for years of experience find themselves pushed aside for younger employees. Ageism is a reality in the workplace...
2 ways non-solicitation agreements reduce hiring risks
One of the reasons that employers have long utilized non-compete agreements in their contracts is that these restrictive covenants provide very broad-reaching protection. Although they are only enforceable when there are specific temporal and geographic limitations...
What can employers do against retaliation in the workplace?
One of the greatest assets of the U.S. is its workforce. Workers are so valuable that the law has provisions to protect their rights, health, safety and livelihoods. Some laws shield them from retaliation. When employees exercise their rights by filing a complaint or...
Pregnancy discrimination can lead to health problems
Facing discrimination can be stressful and challenging to deal with. It could feel overwhelming, impacting an individual's physical and mental wellness. It is true, more so for pregnant women already experiencing significant changes within their bodies. Data shows...
When do on-call workers need to be paid?
Your boss tells you that you’re going to have to be on call for the weekend. They’re not sure if they’re actually going to need you at the company or not, but they want you to be available. As a result, they ask you to have your work phone on and to be ready to come...
When does teasing at work become harassment?
On a boring workday, it is usually nice to lighten the mood by sharing some laughs with your co-workers or superiors. But a joke that starts out funny can turn into an attack on a person's character or work ethic very quickly. When jokes cross the line into...
Body weight discrimination affects many women in the workplace
There are more women in more industries now than in decades prior. Women work in fields including technology and science, in addition to areas that they have historically dominated, like nursing, education and social work. Women now fill more management positions as...