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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...
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...
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...
There are many situations in which making jokes in the workplace can be beneficial. It can bring people together, it can lighten the mood, and it can create a sense of cohesion among the workforce. It’s a way for workers to get to know each other and communicate, and...
If you are an employer, you know that breaching federal or state employment laws could land you in legal trouble and lead to unhappy staff. So it’s crucial to keep up to date with any changes. Employees, too, need to stay informed to ensure their employer gives them...
Employers have a duty to employees to provide a workplace that’s free of hostility. One critical point for all employers to set in place is a policy to combat retaliation. In order to provide employees with a safe and suitable workplace, employers must ensure all...
Federal and state laws safeguard the rights of California employees and ensure that they get proper compensation for the work they do. If such laws did not exist, working conditions would not only be hostile but also inhumane and hazardous. Employees should be aware...
Few workers want to lose their job. Especially if they depend on their employment for financial stability. Jobs also contribute to a person's sense of self. The sudden loss of a job can lead to both economic setbacks and mental health challenges. Learning about an...
Taking a break from work relieves stress, preventing burnout. Thus, it helps employees' mental health and well-being. Breaks also lead to improved productivity and job satisfaction. The law requires employers to give employees adequate breaks. Here is what you should...
Background checks are standard practice for companies that are hiring new employees. The hiring manager may ask for information about your previous employer at the initial stages of your job interview. Various factors, however, may make you hesitant to provide it....