California's Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act is a significant step in combating racial discrimination in the workplace. Enacted in 2019, it extends the definition of racial discrimination to include hair texture and hairstyles. The...
Month: January 2024
How much unpaid FMLA leave can a worker take?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that grants certain employees the right to take unpaid leave from their jobs. People who have worked for a company for at least a year and who experience certain qualifying personal circumstances can ask to take...
What to do when an employee reports harassment/discrimination
If an employee makes a harassment or discrimination complaint, you should be extra careful about the steps you take. You want to handle the matter competently to protect the employee and prevent it from worsening. Here is how you can handle a...
Should you “just put up with” racial slurs in the workplace?
Enduring racial slurs can have profound effects on an individual’s emotional well-being. Discrimination in any form, including racial slurs, can lead to increased stress, anxiety and a sense of isolation. Employees facing such hostility may find it challenging to...