When you go to work, you want your employer, coworkers and clients to treat you fairly. However, many employees are victims of discriminatory acts that make going to work and completing their duties difficult. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as an employee,...
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How can you identify pregnancy discrimination at work?
Your employer has an obligation to you and your colleagues that each person receives fair treatment. According to the EEOC, employers cannot discriminate against anyone, regardless of their sex, gender, sexuality and pregnancy status. During your pregnancy, you...
Can your employer fire you after a work-related injury?
An unexpected injury at work might leave you feeling stressed about your future. Imagine your surprise when you file a workers' compensation claim only to learn that your employer has terminated you. Wrongful termination can complicate your situation and harm your...
Are you a victim of quid pro quo harassment at work?
A career in a profession you enjoy makes working less of a chore. When the workplace turns toxic and menacing, it can become harder to drag yourself there day after day. While many forms of work harassment exist, one of the most threatening and damaging is that which...
Can your employer fire you when your green card expires?
If you are a legal permanent resident of the U.S., you probably remember how difficult obtaining your status was. Still, the rights you have as a green card holder probably are worth the effort you invested. Among others, these include your right to work for any...
Actions classifying as sexual harassment in the workplace
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits harassment in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that sexual harassment includes offensive conduct based on gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Inappropriate comments based on an...
Signs your employer owes you overtime pay
Federal laws protect employees from wage exploitation. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, workers legally deserve a minimum wage and overtime pay. However, some employees qualify for exemptions from overtime pay. Employers know this and may commit fraud in the form...
Accommodations for new mothers in the workplace
Welcoming a new child brings joy to families in California and throughout the U.S. However, it also brings challenges for women as they reenter the workforce after giving birth. To help protect their interests, it benefits new mothers to understand their rights in the...
Going over examples of reasonable accommodations
If you struggle with a disability as an employee, it is pivotal to address any violations of your rights in the workplace. Regrettably, some disabled workers experience discrimination, which can lead to multiple hardships in their lives. From losing your job to...
What differs independent contractors from traditional employees?
You started a new job recently, but you do not know how your company classifies your position. Are you a regular employee or an independent contractor? Business News Daily explains the difference between employee classifications. Learn how to determine whether your...
