One of the first things that employers provide to new employees is a copy of the company’s policies. These are standard rules that should apply to everyone in the workforce. Taking a closer look at the policies might help you determine if these are a source of...
The restaurant industry encompasses a vast array of employees. Despite the diversity in the industry, it’s one that’s filled with various forms of discrimination. On top of that, workers sometimes have to deal with harassment. It’s illegal for workers to face...
It is possible that an employer could misclassify workers accidentally or intentionally. They may indicate that they want to work with a freelancer but start overstepping the boundaries and working with them as if they’re an employee. If you work as a freelancer, it’s...
Construction workers can suffer injuries from a fall or malfunctioning equipment. Office workers can suffer back strain or carpal tunnel syndrome. Any employee in any profession might suffer an injury that leaves them unable to perform their job duties for a time. If...
Often, sexual harassment is obvious -- but it can also come in subtle forms. Sexual coercion is a common method applied by perpetrators who aim to trick or manipulate an employee into committing a sexual act. Employees are often reluctant to report sexual coercion in...
Overtime can be a welcome opportunity for employees in Florida to earn more money than scheduled hours typically allow. Sadly, some employers will try to find legal loopholes to make the employee put in the extra work, without receiving the benefit of extra pay....
The workplace is supposed to be a safe space, where people can be themselves and do their jobs without worrying about discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, many people are unable to follow those rules. Sometimes this means overt discriminatory behavior such as...
Blindness and vision impairments are often significant disabilities that require adjustments to a workplace if a person is to be employed. The Americans with Disabilities Act does protect Americans who have disabilities such as visual impairments, so that they can...
The pandemic knocked every industry off course in early 2020, from toilet paper supply chains to restaurant lockdowns to nursing home procedures. Shifting to work-from-home, reallocating resources or improvising new systems has worked for many, but the sudden change...
It has been 57 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It was a monumental law in its time, and it continues to help workers against mistreatment well into the new millennium. In 2021 these stories are as common as ever -- earlier this month the Equal...
