State and federal laws have strict rules for how employers may engage with, reward and discipline employees. Some of the most prominent of these employment laws have to do with workplace retaliation. In the most basic sense, retaliation refers to an adverse action an...
Employment Law
Important factors for sexual harassment actions
Many issues have specific time frames that a person must meet to file a legal course of action. These limits can extend for several years in some criminal proceedings, or they can only allow actions in a much shorter period. Sexual harassment actions have some of the...
Should you disclose your pregnancy in a job interview?
Job hunting while pregnant presents a unique challenge. If you are not yet visibly pregnant, you may wonder whether it is appropriate to discuss your circumstances in a job interview. Your first instinct may be to be completely honest with potential employers....
How should you prepare for a retaliation case?
Workplace retaliation can disrupt your career and fill your life with uncertainty and fear. Taking immediate action when you suffer unfair treatment might help control the repercussions of your experience. Choosing to take legal action is something you might consider,...
How to document digital harassment from co-workers
In the event a fellow worker harasses you in the workplace, federal law gives you recourse to sue your employer if they do not take steps to stop the malicious behavior. Unfortunately, a worker who wants to torment you does not have to confine harassment to the...
How can you prove pregnancy discrimination?
If you suspect that you did not receive a job offer, promotion or benefits — or if you believe your employer fired you — because of your pregnancy, you are not alone. Pregnancy discrimination is a prevalent issue and one for which the Equal Employment Opportunity...
Can your employer punish you for seeking worker’s compensation?
If you get injured on the job, several problems can emanate at once. You have to focus on your health while continuing to live up to other responsibilities. Worker's compensation should help you recover without having to worry as much about finances. However, you may...
What rights do breastfeeding mothers have?
Most women will return to work within a couple of months after having a baby. However, mothers who breastfeed will usually be far from finished doing it at that time. For this reason, they will need to be able to pump breastmilk while at work. In the past, women had...
What does sexual harassment look like in the modern workplace?
These days, more and more jobs have continued shifting over to virtual workplaces. If not entirely, many at least dedicate a portion of their work to these virtual commute arrangements. While this has cleared up a few problems with physical workplaces, it has also...
Looking at examples of age discrimination
In the workplace, you need to remain vigilant and address any violations of your rights promptly. Employee rights violations take many forms, from denied overtime to sexual harassment. It is also important for workers to recognize discrimination, whether they...
