If you are unfamiliar with Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, you may not understand the finer details of genetic information discrimination as related to employment.Under this law, it is illegal for a company to discriminate against an...
There is a big difference between being bullied at work and good old-fashion teasing. As an employee, you need to know when people have crossed the line and when they are simply having fun. On the same token, you must keep yourself in check, as you never want to come...
When a company goes through the process of downsizing, it is not uncommon for them to offer employees severance pay.While not always the case, most companies request employees to sign a release, stating they will not sue the company, in exchange for severance. By...
As an employee, you should be familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act. While this doesn't pertain to every employer and employee, many are covered. In short, this act is in place protect workers who need to take a leave related to a personal or family medical...
The internet has changed the world for the better in many ways. This is particularly true in the business world. Conversely, it has also brought forth a variety of new challenges, such as companies seeking ways to ensure that employees do not engage in online sexual...
It is easy to be upset if you are fired or laid off from your job. Many people automatically assume they were wrongfully terminated. While this may be true, there are times when this is not the case. Instead, the employer had every right to make this decision.It is...
If you feel you have become a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is common for your mind to go into overdrive. You will be faced with a variety of questions, some of which are easy to answer. Others, however, will be much more complex.Those who are in...
There are many types of retaliation, all of which should be understood by both employees and employers. For example, a common form of retaliation involves a worker who complains that he or she was discriminated against and later punished in some way for this...
Despite federal and state laws, as well as workplace policies against sexual harassment, this remains a problem throughout the country. There will always be times when one person thinks he or she has the right to sexually harass a coworker. When this happens, a...
There are times when workplace bullying can make for a hostile work environment. Subsequently, the victim finds it difficult to get his or her job done. Not only does performance fall off, but the worker has to deal with constant aggravation from one or more...
