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...
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...
