Life is full of unexpected events, such as accidents and disease. Sometimes, family emergencies make it impossible for an employee to work for an extended period of time. If you find yourself in a situation like this, you may be wondering what your rights are and what...
Federal and state laws protect employees from many forms of discrimination at work, including racism. Racist behavior by co-workers that creates a hostile work environment and racist policies by companies that limit people's opportunities can lead to discrimination...
When you take a job with a large, successful company, you expect that they will follow all laws regarding how they treat their employees. However, some companies are so profitable and successful because they have found ways to manipulate or outright violate employment...
Despite the emergence of the #MeToo movement, workplace harassment remains an ongoing issue. Unfortunately, those in the service industry working for tips may experience it first-hand more often than many other professions. It may involve behavior by managers,...
Federal law mandates that businesses pay all of their workers fairly. What constitutes a fair wage depends on the industry, the prevailing wage for the profession and what the company pays other workers. For a worker to know if they receive fair compensation for their...
Social media and employment frequently overlap. You may have found out about a job opening while scrolling through your feed. Companies with strong online brands may have an easier time recruiting younger workers. It's also common for modern workers to connect with...
With many companies struggling to find workers, more employees are standing up for their rights and demanding better treatment. One recent example is Orlando International Airport workers. Over a hundred of them staged a walkout last week to demand better wages, among...
When you accepted a job as a salaried employee, you thought that you’d be working your normal hours but at a higher rate. The goal with a salary is to make sure you’re getting the same payment every pay period, even if you have a lighter or slightly heavier workload....
When you think about an employer being retaliatory, you might imagine a situation where you report a problem and then end up being terminated just a few days later. While this is a kind of workplace retaliation, it is not the only type of retaliation that exists....
As someone who wears a hijab in everyday life, something you would prefer to do is to keep wearing it on the job. You’ve had jobs previously where you were concerned about wearing it, because you knew that people could discriminate against you because of it. The hijab...
