Making inappropriate comments about a co-worker’s appearance is a form of harassment, regardless of whether the harasser meant their remarks as a compliment. Generally, there is nothing wrong with complimenting a colleague in the workplace. However, certain...
Workplace dynamics play a pivotal role in your overall job satisfaction and well-being. Everyone deserves a job environment that supports growth, respect and collaboration. However, in some instances, what should be a source of professional fulfillment can transform...
Being named executor in someone’s will not only gives you strenuous duties as part of probating their estate but also puts you at risk of potential liability if things go wrong. Knowing the potential risks that come with the position can help you avoid them since you...
Moving from living together as a couple or family to living apart throws up many challenges. One of the biggest will be what happens to the home you used to share. If the place was rented, then you can just let it go, but things are far more complex if you own it....
Whether or not a woman changes her name when she marries depends a lot on how she feels about the social convention. Even though it’s no longer uncommon for a married woman to retain her birth name after marriage, 79% of women in opposite-sex marriages still take...
While we all have a general idea of what conduct falls under sexual harassment, some behaviors are a bit of a gray area and would have to be further qualified by examining the available circumstances. For instance, regardless of company policies against it, some...
Parents dealing with child custody and support proceedings may not know what to expect, especially when different rules apply in each state on top of considering the unique circumstances of each case. Whether one or both parents are obligors to pay child support, it...
Death can happen unexpectedly. Everyone should have some sort of estate plan in place. However, according to CNBC reports, 67% of people do not have any estate plans in place. Estate planning is about more than allocating assets to say who will get your possessions...
Estate planning is often associated with having a family, substantial wealth or both. You may even wonder what the purpose of estate planning is if you have no children and no plans to marry. However, it can do more than ensure your assets are handled according to...
Every person reacts to things differently. While some may consider certain actions unharmful, others may find those acts uncomfortable and discriminatory. This is a situation you may find in a lot of workplaces. And those who have had enough usually take the...
