The U.S. Department of Labor made headlines -- and history -- earlier this week when it announced that it will soon be publishing a final rule introducing updates to its interpretation of Executive Order 11246 in a long overdue effort to bring it into line with...
There is no place for retaliation in the workplace. But even though this is prohibited by the law, it is a problem that bogs down many companies every year.Have you been demoted for asserting a right that is protected by federal or state law? Have you been terminated?...
Most people know about more drastic cases of sexual harassment and don't have to ask if anything improper has been done -- they know it has. If your boss tells you that he or she would like you to spend the night on a business trip, in exchange for a promotion, it's...
It's illegal to discriminate for many reasons in the Unites States, one of which is on the basis of disability. However, this type of discrimination is, at times, a bit more controversial than others. While it's obvious that discrimination based on race shouldn't be...
Becoming a whistleblower is a big decision, one that can have serious ramifications. Below are a number of questions whistleblowers tend to ask before taking action:1. What protections are there?It's important to note that you do have legal protections if you decide...
If you have reason to believe you are the victim of race discrimination in the workplace, it's time to learn more about your situation. Even though most employers understand the seriousness of race discrimination, some continue to make the same mistakes time and time...
When it comes to workplace sexual harassment, you may not have the first clue in regards to your rights. While most people never have to deal with this type of behavior in the workplace, it may be more common than you believe. If you want to protect yourself against...
If you are terminated from your job, you may ask yourself this question: Was the termination legal?If you don't understand what counts as wrongful termination, it's easy to be taken advantage of by your employer. A wrongful termination is one that breaks the law in...
Federal law provides disabled workers with some protections against discrimination. To be protected by the The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, you have to be both qualified to do a job and be disabled. If an employer covered under the act discriminates...
In simple terms, quid pro quo means "this for that." When it comes to a sexual harassment claim, it means that one person offers another person employment benefits in exchange for a sexual favor.If your rejection or acceptance of the sexual advance has an impact on...
