Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for unpaid leave from your job under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Under FMLA, eligible employees can take off a maximum of 12 weeks of work, unpaid, during a 12-month period. Furthermore, taking FMLA...
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Key aspects of the FMLA
Major life events happen all the time. Sometimes those events require designated time and attention. For the majority of workers, taking the time off work to deal with these instances can be concerning. However, there is legislation in place to protect these...
What does your employee handbook say about sexual harassment?
If you have reason to believe you've been the victim of sexual harassment at your place of employment, reviewing your employee handbook is one of the first steps you should take. According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sexual harassment is a form of...
Will you avoid doing these things if you’re terminated?
If your employment is terminated for any reason, it's easy to become upset. It's also easy to overact and make things worse on you. Here are a few actions you need to avoid if you're terminated: Storming out of the office. Rather than do this, remain calm and collect...
Current protective measures for age discrimination
Discrimination of any sort is unacceptable. When people face discrimination in the workplace, it can be exceptionally challenging, because most people spend the majority of their time in their work environment. Thankfully, for those facing age discrimination,...
The goal of sexual bullying: Intimidation
In many ways, sexual bullying is just another term for sexual harassment. They may appear the same to an outsider, and they share many of the same symptoms. That said, sexual bullying is most often not about any type of physical attraction or desire for a relationship...
Key questions to ask if your employment is terminated
If you receive a termination notice from your employer, it's important that you don't become upset. Stay calm, learn more about the reason for your termination and then implement a plan for protecting yourself. A big part of this process is asking key questions of...
Little known facts about workplace sexual harassment
When it comes to workplace sexual harassment, most people assume they'll never experience this. However, even if your company promotes a healthy work environment, you never know when someone will cross the line and put you in an awkward and dangerous position. When...
FAQs about reasonable accommodations in the workplace
If you have a disability and find it difficult to work, all hope is not lost. You may be able to request an employer to make changes to job duties, work environments or hiring processes to ensure you can fulfill your responsibilities. The Americans With Disability Act...
Steps to take if your employment contract is terminated
Even if you don't like your job, there's nothing worse than receiving a notice of termination. Not only will this impact your finances, but it can also take a toll on your personal and professional lives. Here are some key steps to take if your employment contract is...