Employees should be free to come to work without an overwhelming sense of dread due to situations or workplace politics that are unreasonably cruel. Though nearly everyone has experienced an overly-critical supervisor or dealt with an embarrassing situation at work, that does not mean that there was a violation of the law. What a Hostile
Workplace discrimination comes in many different forms, and all forms of discrimination are illegal under federal law. It’s one thing not to like your job, but working in a hostile environment where you are continually belittled for discriminating reasons should not be tolerated. If you are facing discrimination in the workplace, let the experienced employment
It can be challenging to work with many different personalities in an office setting; however, there are some offices and workplaces that are more toxic than others. You might even deem your workspace as a “hostile work environment.” Before you seek legal action, read the information provided in this article about workplace bullying and hostile
If your employer has cut your pay or reduced your hours, you might wonder whether it is legal. In many cases, it is legal for employers to reduce the hours or pay of employees. At-will employees usually are not guaranteed a certain number of work hours per week or that their pay will remain the
State and federal laws in the U.S. define the employer-employee relationship and provide employees with certain rights as workers. These include the right to a minimum wage, the right against certain forms of discrimination and harassment, and protection of an employee’s genetic information, among others. When you know your rights, you are in a better
Being demoted can be demoralizing. In some cases, a demotion may be illegal. If you believe that you were demoted for an unlawful reason, you need to understand your legal rights. You may have been demoted or passed over for a job at your work more than once. If the reason for your demotion was
Age discrimination occurs in the workplace when an employee or potential employee is treated differently due to age, and it adversely impacts their employment or employment opportunities. There may be legal recourse options for those that are facing such discrimination. However, first, it is helpful to know the signs of age discrimination and how to
Military service brings a sense of honor, integrity and commitment to being an American citizen. Joining the military can be a big sacrifice, leaving family and friends behind. Deployments, for most service members, usually means giving up their civilian job for an extended period of time. Veterans should not have to tolerate employment discrimination when
Getting let go from your place of employment can be devastating, especially if you have a family to take care of and bills to pay. Unemployment benefits were created specifically for this purpose. These benefits are intended to provide an unemployed worker with the means to find a new career opportunity without suffering financial duress.
You may be surprised to now that sexual harassment is extremely common in the workplace. The majority of harassment claims that are brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are sex-based. Sexual harassment is most commonly associated with some sort of physical advance that is sexual in nature, but it is important to know