Discrimination in the workplace is illegal under both federal and state labor laws, and there are many protected classes. For instance, workers cannot be discriminated against on the basis of age or gender. Today, let’s take a look at three closely-related areas of...
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Month: October 2020
Can employers refuse to hire people because of their criminal history?
Many people are aware of employment laws that prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. At the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lays the foundation for equal opportunity in the workplace. Many...
5 things to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act
One of the most important rights employees have in the United States is job-protected leave for medical issues. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the landmark federal law establishing that right – in limited circumstances. It provides up to 12 weeks of...
Wage theft: What it is and how to get the compensation you earned
When most people think of theft, criminal offenses come to mind – shoplifting, forgery, robbery and the like. However, another kind of theft is even more prevalent: wage theft. It happens more often than people realize. The victims – many of whom are minimum or...
Proving sexual harassment: 3 pieces of evidence to have
Proving that you have been a victim of sexual harassment on the job is no easy task, but employment attorneys are skilled at discovering necessary facts. In many situations, the harassment may have taken place in a more secluded setting, without witnesses present....
Key points to review in an employment contract
Starting a new job is an exciting time, especially once you find a position that you want to make into a career. Some positions will require you to sign an employment contract before you start, however. And, in some cases you will want to insist on an employment...
5 keys to a successful qui tam claim
The False Claims Act rewards whistleblowers who shed light on wrongdoing. It empowers individuals to pursue lawsuits (called "qui tam" claims) against organizations or individuals who defraud the federal government in one of more than 30 states that have a “mini-qui...
How to protect your professional license from disciplinary action
Licensed professionals – including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, certified public accountants, therapists, attorneys, architects and engineers – are held to high standards. They have difficult jobs to begin with. Their positions often require constant vigilance and...
What can employees do to support an inclusive workplace?
Every day we get calls from clients who have been disciplined or even abruptly fired for unwittingly making remarks or “jokes” that coworkers found offensive or that concerned management as a potential risk. You can protect yourself and improve your working conditions...