American employment laws are more stringent than ever, with lawmakers understanding the need for worker protection. Unfortunately, some employers continue to violate the rights of workers by underpaying them. Wage theft is a serious issue that can impact your...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved and put into effect the Pregnant Worker's Fairness Act (PWFA) final regulation on June 18, 2024, following its initial implementation on June 27, 2023. Fair and reasonable accommodations for pregnant...
You may struggle to effectively perform your essential job functions due to a physical or mental impairment. It could be a pregnancy, a chronic illness, a temporary medical condition or even mental health issues like anxiety and depression. In such a case, your...
There’s a saying that “men get more distinguished when they get older, but women just get old,” that resonates with women everywhere – particularly in the workplace. Modern workplaces are supposed to encourage diversity, but ageism still unfairly locks a lot of older...
The Chicago Human Rights Ordinance protects employees from discrimination based on different identity attributes, including age. Nonetheless, discrimination against older employees or applicants is not uncommon. Here is what to know about this protected class: Age 40...
We’ve all seen politicians speaking in front of a group of workers who mostly looked like they were being held hostage – or at the very least, highly uninterested -- even though they may have been holding signs with the candidate’s name or slogan. That’s just one...
When you got your job, one of the first things your boss did was ask you to sign a noncompete agreement. You wanted the job and you weren’t thinking about looking for another one, so you signed the agreement without worrying about it too much. But now you’re thinking...
Employment discrimination occurs when a worker is treated adversely compared to others based on a protected characteristic such as race, religion, gender and disability. Often, discrimination is blatant. For example, a worker may be paid less purely because of their...
Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue in workplaces. Traditionally, people often think of it as a supervisor abusing their power over a subordinate. However, sexual harassment can occur in any direction, and subordinates can indeed harass superiors. This can be a...
Companies need to control their operating expenses to remain profitable. The cost of staffing is one of the biggest expenses for a company. Overtime wages, in particular, can quickly cut into a company's profit margins. The need to pay 150% of a worker's usual wages...