There's a good reason that many companies do not want their employees to date. Office romances can lead to some serious complications, and it's often better just to avoid those situations entirely.For instance, imagine that you're at work when your supervisor starts...
Year: 2018
Professor alleges wrongful termination after kissing colleague
A professor at University of the Arts was terminated after he apparently kissed a colleague, but he has fired back, suing the school for wrongful termination and claiming that he did not do anything wrong.The incident allegedly took place back in 2016. He had gone to...
Does your boss play favorites?
Do you feel like your boss is always playing favorites? Does it put you at a disadvantage because something prevents you from being a part of this private "club?"In some cases, this can lead to serious issues with discrimination. It depends on what your boss does and...
What does at-will employment mean?
California law states that employers can dismiss any of their employees at any time for any reason. This process is called “at-will” and is a law that has been adopted by many states across the country. What this means is that an employer can fire one of...
Humor can cross the line into harassment
Telling jokes may be a big part of your office culture. That's fine. However, many jokes are made at someone else's expense. That's when they can cross the line into harassment.How do you know if things go too far? It can be hard to tell, as there is no strict...
4 things you can do when you experience sexual harassment at work
If you experience sexual harassment at work, you may well feel powerless. What if your supervisor is the one harassing you? You know you do not hold the power in that relationship and you worry about losing your job.What you must know is that sexual harassment is...
Examples of sexual harassment without physical contact
People sometimes make the mistake of assuming that sexual harassment in the workplace has to come as physical contact, or it somehow does not constitute harassment. They take other types of offenses far too lightly. In fact, this is sometimes why harassers continue...
Your right to religious accommodations at work
You practice a religion that requires you to avoid working on specific religious holidays, wear various traditional clothing or pray at various times of the day. Due to your religious practices, you would require your employer to make alterations to the employee...
Sexual harassment at fast food workplaces
Fast food workers, like all employees, deserve a safe and respectful work environment. Unfortunately though, some such workers are denied such an environment through being exposed to sexual harassment.It appears that sexual harassment might be a particularly prevalent...
Sexual harassment at work? How to spot this behavior
No one ever wants to believe that they are being harassed sexually, but it does happen. The signs are not always obvious, which can create confusion as to whether someone is actually sexually harassing you. If someone is making you uncomfortable at work, it may be...