The Me Too movement (#metoo) certainly brought a lot of attention to sexual harassment, especially in the workplace. Things that were going on behind the scenes suddenly came to light. People took a stand when they hadn't before. We saw people who had committed these...
Year: 2019
Workers should be careful when telling jokes
Telling jokes in the workplace is not inherently a bad thing. It can help you bond with other employees. It can relieve stress and tension. It can help people get to know one another. If you're a new employee, it can allow you to make a statement and show your unique...
What if your boss asks you to go on a date?
Office romances are common, to some degree because the office is simply the place where people socialize the most. In the same way that you once met people to date in classes in high school or at college, you may find yourself striking up relationships with people at...
Educational requirements and intent
When setting educational requirements for a job, it's important for the requirements to be relevant to the job at hand. There has to be a reason for the employer to set that standard. This is to keep employers from discriminating based on educational levels.One...
Gender discrimination is more common when women are a minority
Look at your current workplace. Do you feel like there are more men than women?If so, it is very important to note that women in these workplaces, which are dominated by male workers, reported more instances of gender discrimination than women in workplaces where the...
When does someone have a valid wrongful termination case?
If you've been terminated from your job, it's natural to turn your immediate focus to finding a new position. While this is important, you should also focus on the details surrounding your termination.A wrongful termination is any firing that results in your employer...
4 things people do other than report harassment
When people face sexual harassment in the workplace, they often do not come forward and report it. In some cases, even if they do, they wait for years to do so. It's important to understand why this happens and what they may do instead.Researchers claim that four...
Discrimination still happens, but it’s often subtle
If you get to work and find racial slurs written on the glass door to your office, it's fairly obvious that you are being harassed and discriminated against on the job. It's things like this -- and worse -- that are why we have such extensive anti-discrimination laws...
Contractor misclassification is high on federal radar
For many employers, it's tempting to classify workers as independent contractors to avoid employment taxes, providing benefits or paying overtime. However, according to an article published in the Claims Journal, the federal government has gotten wise to...
Examples of mental health discrimination
Your struggles with mental health issues are hard enough to deal with on your own. It takes everything you have to stay on top of it and live a fulfilling life. The last thing you need is to face discrimination in the workplace based on your condition.Fortunately for...