If you are an older member of society, you may have a tremendous amount to offer any employer. After all, you have seen trends come and go. You also potentially have decades of experience in your sector. Still, age discrimination happens every day somewhere in...
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Year: 2019
Did you get passed over for a key promotion?
You have been with the company for five years. A promotion comes up, and you decide to apply. You did the same thing last year, but it went to another co-worker. You wondered at the time if they were qualified, but you didn't think about it too much. This year, you...
Does your severance agreement violate EEOC requirements?
If you are a departing employee aged 40 or older and have a severance agreement, the contents of that document must comply with EEOC requirements. That is not all. The agreement must also comply with ADEA and OWBP requirements and more. The reason for a severance...
Steps to take after your termination
It has happened. You've received a termination notice from your employer. Even if you saw it coming, it doesn't make it any easier for you to move on with your life. And that's especially the case if you feel that you've been the victim of a wrongful termination....
How to request Family and Medical Leave Act leave
Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you may be able to take time away from work to deal with a major medical problem that's affecting you or an immediate family member. However, even if you qualify for FMLA, there are steps you must take in order to...
Sexual harassment training will soon be mandatory in California
Many positives have come out of the "#MeToo" movement. One of the more positive outcomes has been the passing of laws requiring increased sexual harassment training in the workplace. At least six states including California have passed laws requiring employers to...
What rights do you have as a pregnant woman in the workplace?
Working while pregnant or nursing can prove difficult for a number of different reasons, but you may find it especially troublesome if your employer fails to make reasonable accommodations as a result of your condition. However, if your employer maintains a staff of...
What is considered to be disparate impact or treatment?
Most workplace discrimination lawsuits that were filed around the time the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law had to do with racial discrimination. While race continues to be a leading reason that employees or prospective employees file workplace...
When certain associations lead to discrimination
Unfortunately, discrimination is a real issue that people still deal with in today's society. In many cases, discrimination is in the workplace, and it comes in various forms. In fact, individuals may experience for simply associating with a discriminated class. For...
Can dress codes be discriminatory?
Many workplaces decide to implement a dress code. There is a certain way the business wants to present itself to the public, and the way employees dress helps in that mission. However, the state of California forbids any dress codes from being discriminatory against...