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Your workplace should be a safe space. It can be devastating to work in a hostile environment. Certain factors can lead to such an environment, including discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects employees from any form of...
Age discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer considers an employee’s age fully or partially when making employment-based decisions if the employee is at least 40 years old. This type of discrimination is prohibited by the Age Discrimination in...
Most employers are happy to make accommodations for their workers, as long as those accommodations don’t affect the efficiency or well-being of the business. An employee who needs to leave early once a week to attend medical appointments may be permitted to make up...
There used to be a time when employees only discussed and compared wages with each other in hushed tones and away from their bosses. That’s no longer the case. Employers can’t prohibit employees from discussing their hourly wages or salary. This overall move toward...
One of the most expensive complaints a worker might have about their job involves allegations of sexual harassment. If a worker convinces a court that harassment has affected their career or their mental health, their employer could potentially face a sizable judgment...
The right to overtime pay can make a sincere difference in the life of hard-working individuals and those individuals whom they support. When an employer fails to pay rightful overtime wages, workers may find that they’re working too hard to be of much help at home...
As a successful business owner, you have a team of staff behind you. While you take on your load of work, it would be impossible for you to do absolutely everything. Thus, you have a Human Resources (HR) department to help with certain aspects of the company. But...
California has very strict labor laws for companies to follow. These are all geared toward ensuring employees have a safe work environment. These laws change often, and there are several new ones that went into effect in January of 2023. Understanding these laws can...
Job seekers endeavor to put their best foot forward when applying for a job. For this reason, it is not uncommon for candidates to embellish their accomplishments or make untrue claims about their qualifications and previous work experience. However, it is one thing...
In the modern era, workplace discrimination can sometimes be difficult to identify. Most business owners know that discriminating on the basis of race is illegal, for example, or that they can’t have qualifications about people following a certain religion. As strange...