The longer someone has stayed in the same profession, the better they may be at their job. Professionals often develop industry connections and knowledge over the years. In theory, those who have done the same job for several decades are valuable resources for...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that helps workers maintain a healthy work-life balance. If you work for a qualifying employer, FMLA lets you request unpaid leave under certain circumstances. You typically need at least 1,250 work hours in the...
People in the United States of America are broadly entitled to pursue employment opportunities based on their ability and personal investment, not on immutable characteristics. The American Dream tells people that they can accomplish anything with enough effort and...
Discussions of discrimination in the workplace often focus on company actions. The decision to hire certain people or terminate others could constitute discrimination if a company considers personal characteristics protected by state and federal law. If a company...
In today's diverse work environments, understanding the concept of reasonable accommodations is crucial for employers and employees. Working to ensure that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to contribute and succeed is a...
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...