There are many ways for discrimination or harassment to manifest in the workplace. In some cases, mistreatment at work is overt and hard to ignore. One supervisor consistently engages in quid pro quo harassment, where they attempt to solicit favors from a subordinate,...
Sexual harassment can occur at any point during a work arrangement. A professional who has been with the company for years might face harassment when they transfer to a new department or the company hires a new supervisor. New hires who are not familiar with the...
After Covid-19, remote work has become a popular choice for many people, offering flexibility and convenience. However, working from home does not always shield employees from discrimination. In fact, remote workers can face unique challenges just like those in...
An executive order signed by the president on Jan. 21 introduces significant changes to how some workplaces handle diversity and inclusion, particularly for companies working with the federal government. The move aims to shift the focus from diversity initiatives to...
Limiting staffing expenses is a top priority for most businesses. Paying for workers' time is often one of the biggest financial obligations an organization has to fulfill. Worker wages can diminish profit margins or might even push a company into the red....
There are two main categories of employees in Florida. Many workers are hourly employees. They agree to an hourly rate of pay and receive variable amounts of compensation depending on how much they work in any given week. Other workers are salaried employees who...
Workplace harassment affects employees, potentially leading to a toxic work environment, decreased productivity and mental health issues. Employees subjected to harassment often experience anxiety, which can be felt in their personal lives. According to the U.S. Equal...
Oftentimes, bullying involves younger people attending educational institutions. One student ends up tormented by some of their peers, leading to reduced academic performance and possibly issues with them skipping school. However, bullying can also occur in the...
The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and numerous federal laws reinforce that right. Someone's religion is one of the protected characteristics that employers cannot consider when making decisions about who to hire, how much to pay...
In the broad world of employment, genuine controversies may arise, casting shadows on the organizations involved. For example, recently, a lawsuit has surfaced, alleging that United Airlines aimed to recruit exclusively young, blue-eyed, blonde women to staff flights...
