Living with a disability involves surmounting numerous hurdles. Things that other people take for granted – like vision, mobility and hearing – may be difficult or even impossible for you. Adaptive technologies might help, but they come with challenges of their own....
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Month: July 2020
Whistleblower retaliation against federal employees is real
When Congress passed the Whistleblower Act of 1989, it intended to protect federal employees who spoke up about wrongdoing in government operations. Without that protection, employees would stay silent for fear of getting demoted or losing their jobs. Government...
The time is ripe for whistleblowing at work
With more employees working remotely than ever before, workers are enjoying the benefits of staying at home. No commute. No dry-cleaning. No getting roped into small talk with Chatty Cathy the next cube over. Another benefit? Greater freedom to speak up about...
Watch out for well-intentioned age discrimination at work
As employers across the nation try to navigate running a business during a pandemic, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a warning about age discrimination. Workers aged 40 and older should be on the lookout for policies that could amount to...
Proving causation in employment retaliation claims: 3 things to consider
Employees have a right to report harassment or discrimination in the workplace without the threat of retaliation. Still, far too many employers take adverse action – whether subtle or overt – against employees who assert their legal rights. In fact, the Equal...