Sexual harassment is a serious matter, and it's more common than many people know. One Trades Union Congress (TUC) report found that 52 percent of women have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work, yet four out of five women fail to report these instances...
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What to know about your employee rights
If you are an employee or are looking for work in California, you have the benefits of some of the most protective employment laws in the United States. While federal law sets some minimum standards that employers must follow, state law sets additional guidelines and...
Workplace harassment not yet a thing of the past
Think harassment in the workplace is a thing of the past? You'd be wrong. A new report shows that sexual, racial and ethnic harassment is still far too common in U.S. workplaces. A new story by Time magazine, citing the results of a study by the Equal Employment...
What to know about FMLA
By law, many employees are entitled to leave based on the Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly known as FMLA. Unfortunately, not every employee is aware of this. If you are unsure what FMLA is, getting answers to the questions you have will help you to better...
Many workers victims of wage theft
When you hear the term "wage theft" you may automatically picture someone literally stealing money from an employee. However, it is much more complex and dirty than that. Wage theft can come in many forms, including not paying workers overtime pay, failing to pay...
Identifying sexual harassment in the workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue. Many employees are subjected to illegal and unwelcomed behavior at work more often than other people realize. You have rights in the workplace and can take legal action against your employer if you have been the...
Do you have a wrongful termination case?
Finding a good job to support yourself and your family is important, so many aren't especially picky when it comes to agreeing to the conditions of employment beyond working during their agreed on hours and the agreed on rate an receiving any benefits promised. While...
Know the warning signs of pregnancy discrimination
Pregnant employees have rights in the workplace. Unfortunately, some employers and co-workers treat pregnant employees differently. In these cases, workers may feel harassed and discriminated against just because they are pregnant. Mistreatment in the workplace...
What to consider when making office dating policies
Whether you are a small business owner or oversee a multinational corporation, having a dedicated, yet collegial workplace is critical to the success of the business. You want colleagues to have great working and interpersonal relationships, but you are always mindful...
Could your prospective employee be a sex offender?
The social stigma of sex crimes is like no other in our society. Essentially, we think of people charged with these crimes (and convicted of them) as social pariahs; people who we do not want to live around, have our children around, and do not expect them to rejoin...
