Whistleblowing is not just something a train conductor does when a train is approaching the station. Whistleblowing is the act of reporting wrongful activity in the workplace to higher authorities. This may mean reporting fraud, criminal activities, health and safety...
You have a tremendous working history with glowing references from all of your previous employers. Your latest opportunity has you feeling very excited and optimistic about your future prospects. Unfortunately, you’ve noticed some behavior from your boss that is...
The Michigan Supreme Court has weighed in on an employer retaliation case that dates back seven years. It involves a former high school art teacher who had been teaching in the district for nearly 30 years. The teacher claimed that Jackson Public Schools (JPS)...
You typically have to do whatever your employer tells you to do while on the clock, as long as their requests do not violate your rights or the law. Employment laws generally don't give you the right to pick and choose your job responsibilities unless your contract...
The majority of the states use at-will employment laws. People sometimes describe these as laws saying that they can be fired at any time and without reason. The same option is extended to the employee, who can quit anytime without legal ramifications. This all may be...
Workplace discrimination can take on many different forms. While it's illegal in most cases to discriminate against someone in the workplace, it unfortunately still happens all too often. In this post, we'll look at some of the most common types of workplace...
For the first few months of pregnancy, it can be a woman's secret. Unless she has serious symptoms, no one around her may notice her changing body. However, some time in the second trimester, it will often become impossible to hide a pregnancy. Under the law, pregnant...
Any type of discrimination in the workplace is unacceptable and damaging to all parties. Discrimination comes in numerous forms, and ageism is an angle that is often overlooked. Age is considered a protected characteristic in law at both the state and federal levels....
Getting an offer at a company for a competitive position is positive, but there is typically still a lot of work to do before you move into the role. You will likely want to negotiate your contract to make it more favorable for you. For many executives, the main focus...
Do you know when mistreatment at work turns into discrimination? Are you wondering if you have been a victim of workplace discrimination? If so, you aren’t alone. Unfortunately, millions of people fall victim to discrimination based on age, race, or another factor....
