There are hundreds of federal and state statutes that regulate business operations. Companies should remain vigilant concerning their obligations to their employees and to the various state and federal statutes that govern the industry in which they operate....
Retaliation at work is a concern that can affect any employee, regardless of their role, industry or seniority. It happens when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for participating in a legally protected activity. Retaliation is illegal, so employers...
You’ve been experiencing some pretty blatant discrimination in your workplace, and you tried to fight back. Now, you’re pretty sure you’re about to be fired. Most employees know when their days with a company are numbered, especially when there’s discrimination...
The interests of a business often run somewhat contrary to the interests of the people who operate the company. Workers require medical accommodations, safety training and fair pay. Employers often just want to keep their costs as low as possible, which is one reason...
When you signed your employment contract, you probably did not realize that it included a mandatory arbitration clause. This clause requires employees to resolve disputes in private arbitration instead of in a court of law. However, the times are changing – and so is...
In theory, federal law protects older workers from discrimination based on age. After someone reaches their 40s and beyond, they shouldn't have to worry about employers considering their age when making decisions about who to promote, who to fire or how much to pay...
Building good business relationships takes a lot of time and effort, and companies know that those relationships are often the keys to their success. They certainly don’t want former employees striking out on their own (which is an increasing possibility with so many...
The laws that govern employer responsibility and work environments codify protection from abuses like discrimination and harassment. Businesses run by individuals and large corporations alike are required to abide by both state and federal laws restricting certain...
Pregnancy discrimination has been prohibited under federal law since 1978. This year, important changes providing expanded protections for pregnant and nursing employees take effect. Nonetheless, discrimination against pregnant applicants and employees and new mothers...
Many people like to act as though sex discrimination is not an issue in the U.S. anymore. They point to major strides that women have made in securing representation in technical fields and within highly paid professions to support their perspective. However, for the...