It can be rather distressing for an employee when the employer starts profiling employees based on their age rather than their qualifications or skills when hiring, firing, and giving promotions. Such discrimination can prevent you from landing a job or achieving your...
A new federal law has ended the ability of employers to require employees to use arbitration to settle claims of sexual abuse or harassment. This law, called the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, passed with bipartisan...
Employer misconduct and retaliation occur in many different ways. Sometimes, if you report wrongdoing to a regulatory agency or make a complaint about harassment to management, the company will write you up and fire you shortly afterward. However, not all businesses...
When you wake up every morning to report to your place of work, you hope to give your job your best and, in return, get fair pay for your input. Unfortunately, wage discrimination is rampant in most American workplaces. Wage discrimination in the workplace happens...
Ask any American what the traditional age for retirement is in the United States and they will most likely answer “65.” However, during the past two decades, a new trend has emerged. First, it targeted the Baby Boomers, deeming those who are 55 years or older unfit to...
The American workforce is gradually shifting a little, as Baby Boomers retire, Generation X hits their mid-50s, the oldest Millennials start turning 40 and Generation Z enters the job market in increasing numbers. That may be bringing about a new rash of “coded” job...
Every employee deserves a discrimination-free workplace. Unfortunately, racial discrimination remains prevalent in workplaces throughout the United States. If you have been discriminated against at work based on your race, you might consider pursuing a discrimination...
Severance packages are a benefit of employment, not an entitlement. Many educated professionals like executives and managers negotiate an employment contract when they accept a new position somewhere. Asking for severance pay is often part of those negotiations. ...
While discrimination in the workplace is illegal, it is unfortunate that thousands of cases are still reported each year throughout the country. Gender-based discrimination happens when an employer refuses to hire you, treats you unfavorably, or dismisses you from...
Every employee deserves a conducive work environment. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is widespread throughout the United States. If you are a victim of discrimination at your place of work, it is important that you take appropriate steps to report the vice...
