Anyone who wants to be the office comedian needs to recognize when good taste turns ugly. A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student-instructor discovered this in 2017 when he tweeted a racially-insensitive picture. Many students at the university have stated that...
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Month: July 2019
Workplace discrimination can lead to wrongful termination
Losing a job is a difficult experience, especially if that individual relied on his or her paycheck as a primary source of income. While being laid off or fired is sometimes just a part of the working world, these actions are not always justified. In some cases,...
Workplace discrimination persists despite impact on employers
Employees should be hired, compensated and promoted according to their qualifications and workplace performance. Unfortunately, many Wisconsin employers ignore candidates' qualifications, shutting out certain workers. Despite the reality that workplace discrimination...
Is your accent causing problems at work?
The United States is the great melting pot, comprised of talented individuals from around the globe. If you have landed your dream job, though, you may worry about your accent. After all, you may not sound anything like the rest of your coworkers or managers. English...
When your religious beliefs conflict with work happy hour
In the past few decades, team building activities have become common in many workplaces in Wisconsin and across the United States. Often, managers invite employees to attend happy hour after work. Over a few drinks, coworkers talk business and pleasure. According to...
Will the Paycheck Fairness Act affect small business law?
Small businesses often hire from within the communities in which they operate. Because of this, most business owners are eager to pay their workers both fairly and well. However, the recently introduced Paycheck Fairness Act might be confusing for some people in...
Mental illness leaves some vulnerable to workplace discrimination
Health problems in the workplace are a sensitive matter that can be difficult to discuss. Although workplace discrimination on the basis of health is illegal, it still happens in Wisconsin. This issue is particularly complicated for workers who suffer from mental...