Harassment in the workplace is illegal. Whether you’re being sexually harassed or harassed due to race, religion, sex, age, or national origin, you have the right to take legal action. If you report the situation to your employer and they do nothing, there are some steps you can take to receive justice. Here’s some advice: 1. Know the Different Types…
Being involved in a sexual relationship with a supervisor or other individual in a position of power at your place of employment is fraught with danger from the start. The chance of problems developing at work from fellow employees increases in such instances, but things can really become magnified if the relationship in question ends. Filing a Sexual Harassment Claim…
While the United States is one of rare few countries in the United Nations that does not require fully paid maternity leave, our maternity discrimination laws have gotten better over the last 50 years. In particular The National Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), put protective laws in place for the benefit of pregnant women in the workplace.…
According to a recent Reuters article, a fired executive director of the State Bar of California filed what is called a whistle-blower lawsuit against the organization the very same day he was fired. The former employee, Joseph Dunn, a former State Senator who represented Orange County, claims that he was terminated without proper reasoning just after he filed an anonymous grievance…
Most good employers work hard to create the kind of work environments their employees can thrive in. In order to create such an environment there is a tension that must be managed. If policies and restrictions are too stringent, employee morale will decrease and productivity right along with it. On the other hand, if there are not clearly defined and…
Employment discrimination generally refers to unlawful employment-related decisions (e.g., hiring, promotion, discipline, termination) based on “protected characteristics” of an employee or applicant. Applicable Federal and State Laws Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer with 15 or more employees to consider the race, color, religion, sex or national origin of an employee…
“The idea of having a steady job is appealing.” Robin Williams Severance Packages A severance package from your employer can help keep you afloat financially as you look for another job, however, you must understand what a severance package is as well as what the average severance package is worth. Knowing this will make sure you are being compensated fairly. During hard…
Federal laws provide protection for employees against abusive treatment by their employers, helping to prevent discrimination, while providing a fair wage. FLSA and Fair Wages for Overtime The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) requires an employer to pay employees 150% of their regular hourly rate for any work-hours that exceed 40 hours during a regular work week. Some employers…
Many companies will not hesitate to use common scare tactics when they wrongfully discharge an employee. There are a number of accusations that employers use as a cause to discharge an employee; however, it does not necessarily exempt the employee from suing for a wrongful discharge even in “at will” states. Common Scare Tactics that Companies Use When They Wrongfully Discharge…
When an individual is pursuing employment opportunities, it is imperative to consider how a non-compete agreement will affect them if they decide to leave. Escaping non-compete agreements in today’s business environment is not as simple as it used to be. Many courts now uphold these agreements in favor of the employer unless it can be proven that doing so will…