Has a coworker, manager or employer even said something sexual to you that made you feel humiliated or uncomfortable? Workplace sexual harassment is reported by nearly 40 percent of women and 14 percent of men, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center...
Working hard is generally a feature of having a job, but regularly giving your employer time without proper compensation is another matter. If something about your paycheck or work hours consistently seems wrong, it may be worth looking more closely with the help of a...
The most common assumption about workplace sexual harassment is that it only happens between coworkers or supervisors. However, some may include situations that involve third parties like customers, clients, patients or vendors. If your job requires you to interact...
Employees expect to be treated fairly at work, but that’s not always what happens. In many cases, unfair treatment is upsetting, but it’s not necessarily illegal. However, if mistreatment stems from any legally protected characteristic, it may be considered legally...
Professionals planning to leave a job for a new opportunity sometimes have offers from similar businesses. Other times, they may plan to go into business for themselves. Either option could violate a noncompete agreement. Companies often require that new hires sign...
Whistleblowing involves an employee who works for a company drawing attention to unsafe or illegal business practices. Blue-collar workers might act as whistleblowers when companies violate safety standards. White-collar professionals may report financial misconduct,...
You may feel helpless, frustrated or even trapped when discrimination at work seems to go unchecked. Resigning in protest can start to feel like the only way out. However, it may not be the best move if you are considering a workplace discrimination claim. While the...
Workplace racial discrimination often relates to hiring practices or promotion discrimination. Other times, unfair pay practices or an employer ignoring a hostile work environment caused by coworkers could constitute racial discrimination. Many people expect workplace...
Losing a job can be stressful and emotional. You feel like the rug has been pulled out from under your feet as you worry about how you’re going to keep a roof over your head and food on the table. If your employer offers you a severance agreement, it can feel like a...
“If only I had more seniority, I might never again have to put up with sexual harassment from others at work.” As a woman, you might think that working your way up the company's ladder could put you out of reach of such behavior. Is there any validity to this...