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When a worker reaches the age of 40, they may start to notice ways in which their age affects their employment. Older employees can be highly beneficial to the organizations where they work. They often have the personal connections and hands-on experience that younger...
When you go in for an interview, the employer may ask you a question about your medical history that you don't feel comfortable answering. You may instantly find yourself wondering if they're even allowed to ask you something like that. The reason for your discomfort...
As elderly people continue to age, one of the problems that some run into is that they can no longer eat or drink normally. They may have trouble swallowing or not taste food in the same way, so they may have no real appetite. In some cases, the medications that the...
Sexual harassment at the workplace has many consequences – and none of them are good. The consequences of sexual harassment can last for years. Here are some examples of how victims’ lives can change: Mental health issues Victims of sexual harassment often experience...
Workplace sexual harassment can come in many different forms. Some people find themselves the brunt of crude jokes. Others are pressured into relationships with supervisors. Still others just find that a lot of microaggressions create a hostile work environment. Many...
People who are in nursing homes trust the staff members to meet their needs. They don’t think that they’re going to go through any type of maltreatment or abuse. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is more common than most people realize. Anyone who’s in a nursing home...
It can be an exciting time when you are ready to hire your first employees. After trying to manage your small business on your own, you are finally ready to add some much-needed support. Employees can be a tremendous asset and help you provide a positive face for your...
Are you an employee or a contract worker? Believe it or not, how your employer classifies you does matter. If you are labeled as a contract worker, you may not be entitled to the same rights and benefits as an employee. Whether intentional or deliberate,...
When the elderly go into nursing homes, they may already have a history of falls or being unbalanced while walking. An elderly person’s gait may change over time, and it’s realistic to expect that they could fall once or twice due to their own actions, like getting up...
Most people don’t read the fine print in the contracts and other legal documents they sign – including those related to their employment. Those documents often stipulate that if the person signing the document has a legal dispute, it must be settled via arbitration....