The concept of the "glass ceiling" refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women from reaching the highest levels of leadership in their careers. While progress has been made toward gender equality in the workplace, this barrier still persists in many...
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Morality clauses are more common than ever: What should you know?
Morality clauses began in the entertainment industry over a century ago to help keep performers from behaving badly and committing criminal acts that would bring embarrassment – and financial harm to studios and other companies with whom they were associated. They...
What do workers in the U.S. need to know about the EEOC?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an agency that plays an important role in enforcing federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. Understanding the basic ins and outs of the EEOC can empower workers to recognize if/when their rights are...
You can face illegal harassment, discrimination by subordinates
People typically associate workplace discrimination and harassment with situations wherein the perpetrator is higher up on the chain of command than the victim – or at least at the same level. It would seem that if someone exhibited this behavior toward a manager,...
Recognizing promotion discrimination in the workplace
Employees look forward to promotions as a way of advancing their careers and being recognized for their hard work and dedication. However, promotion discrimination is often a concerning issue in the workplace that compromises this understandable approach. Knowing when...
Can power help women avoid sexual harassment by men?
Most would agree that the sexual harassment of women by men is usually about power. It’s not about them being unable to restrain their animal instinct or resist womanly charms. It’s about showing a woman that they have the power to say or do things to her and get away...
Stay off social media until your discrimination claim is resolved
When navigating a workplace discrimination claim, the way you conduct yourself inside and outside of work can have a profound impact on the outcome of your case. One “everyday” concern that is often overlooked in this regard is the use of social media during this...
Examples of reasonable accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Pregnancy should never derail your professional success. With the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), significant strides have been made to help ensure that pregnant individuals have the right to work without facing discrimination. Enacted to...
What does 401(k) vesting mean?
Retirement plans are a common benefit that employers offer. Some employers offer matching contributions for some of these plans. Employees should ensure they understand how those contributions work because they aren’t of any use to the employee until they’re vested....
Could the expansion of Michigan’s prevailing wage law affect you?
Starting in March of this year, non-union construction workers in Michigan who work on publicly funded projects for the state or a locality must receive the same pay and benefits as their co-workers who belong to unions. This is called the “prevailing wage.” The law...