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If you or a loved one suffered at the hands of a domestic abuser, you do not have to cope with the event at work. Victims of violence, assault, stalking and other crimes that cause mental and physical injury do not have to go to work while healing. Likewise, immediate...
In most of the U.S., employers are free to terminate employment for virtually any reason and often for no reason at all. While California offers more protection to workers, most employees are subject to the whims of their employers. Still, not all terminations of...
Working with difficult individuals can exhaust you and deplete your workplace energy, which leaves little time to ensure the quality of your work, especially when a fellow employee tries to gaslight you. Gaslighting, according to NBC News, makes you feel as if some...
Age discrimination is a major concern in many workplaces. As the millennial generation continues to age and becomes the largest generation in the workplace, these concerns will only continue to grow with them. How can workers protect themselves from this type of...
With the advent of new technology and the continued integration of digital workplaces into the current work environment, it is no surprise that unique technology-based problems have begun. Chats and messaging features are one new component that digital technology has...
Employees have rights to certain benefits like medical leave, overtime, worker's compensation and more. Independent contractors, on the other hand, cannot claim the same rights. In order to avoid giving out these benefits and to avoid payroll obligations, some...
As the workplace continues to morph and change in response to the digital age, many people hope that it means good things for progressive steps forward. However, some of the issues that have plagued workplaces for decades still continue to this day. This unfortunately...
Entering the workplace can be more difficult if you have a disability or a medical condition. Your employer has a legal responsibility to ensure that you receive the necessary accommodations. However, it can be difficult to know whether your condition counts as a...
Harassment in the workplace can take a physical and psychological toll on employees. An employer's responsibility to provide a workplace that is safe for all includes identifying and punishing harassment when it occurs. Employers should make clear to all employees...
If you are a departing employee 40 years of age or older, your severance agreement must contain certain references. The agreement must be carefully written in order to conform to standards set forth by the EEOC, ADEA and OWBP. Specific language The Equal Employment...
