Announcing a pregnancy in the workplace should be something to celebrate and enjoy, but unfortunately for many women, it can become something that they dread, since they begin to worry that their pregnancy may lead to diminished career prospects or other negative...
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Common examples of employment discrimination
There are times when we might feel disappointment because we didn't get the job we wanted, if another colleague got chosen for a promotion instead of us or offended that our idea was not taken seriously in a meeting. Although instances like these are simply a fact of...
The difference between sexual and nonsexual harassment
When feeling intimidated, embarrassed or pressured by someone at work, it can feel terrible. But while trying to figure out the best way to deal with the situation, you may also wonder if you are making a big deal out of the situation. When feeling embarrassed about...
Claiming a severance package from your former employer
Being terminated from your job without notice or expectation can be a terrible experience, leaving you low in confidence and fearful about your financial future. Although it is legal for a company to fire an employee without a specific reason, there are many...
Was I wrongfully terminated from my job?
There are many protections in place for workers when it comes to being fired from their job. It is important for a stable and successful society for employees to have some degree of job security. Therefore, while it is still possible to get fired from your place of...
The question of whether to sue for family leave discrimination
Family leave is something that both men and women have a legal entitlement to. However, it can be a touchy subject in the workplace, with many employees feeling directly or indirectly pressured to avoid it and work regardless of their need to care for their family....
How to know if you have a sexual harassment case
Sexual harassment at work can be a very unpleasant experience, and one that can make employees feel ashamed or embarrassed. You may also feel as though by taking action, you are making a big deal out of nothing. But this is not the case. If you have been feeling...
When is employer retaliation unlawful?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has laws that state that it is not permissible for employers to punish job applicants or employees for certain reasons. These reasons can include discrimination and harassment against an applicant or employee. This...
Facing sexual harassment at work? Take these five steps
If you are forced to listen to demeaning, gender-based jokes, your supervisor is demanding sexual favors in exchange for a promotion, or you are suffering from any other type of sexual harassment at work, you may feel helpless. You may believe that there is nothing...
Have you hit a glass ceiling in your career?
You’re smart. You’re hard-working. You’re dedicated … and yet your career has inexplicably stalled. You keep getting passed over for promotions and executive roles, no matter your qualifications or record of contributions to the company....