Protecting You And Your Business
Even managers who have undergone extensive training regarding what kind of behavior is and isn’t acceptable may not realize that employers can be held liable if one employee harasses another outside the workplace, even in a non-work-related setting, and they do...
Discrimination comes in various forms. One type of discrimination that is often overlooked is ageism. Every individual has their own unique skill set and attitude. For this reason, it is actually better for companies to have a diverse workforce. Sadly, many employers...
There was a time in our country when white doctors (who made up the vast majority of the profession) could turn away patients simply because they were of another race or ethnicity. Today, our hospitals are filled with doctors, nurses and other medical professionals of...
Some companies automatically offer severance packages to certain employees. Other times, employees can specifically negotiate severance arrangements when accepting a new position with an employer, or when leaving their employment. Whether the severance package is a...
Age discrimination has been around for generations of workers across many sectors of employment. But a newer and even more disturbing trend is the much earlier onset of workplace ageism. In decades past, older employees were more favorably perceived. Those with years...
You’re a dedicated employee who is always willing to go that extra mile for the company. What you’re not willing to do is break the law or turn a blind eye to misconduct. Sadly, the harsh reality is that while this attitude is admirable, it can place you in a...
You may have taken the job at your current company without any worries about discrimination. You could tell from the moment that you came in and were hired that this wasn’t the type of place where that happened. The boss clearly was willing to give everyone an equal...