Employment Law

When a coworker makes sexual comments in the workplace, it could be a form of discrimination or harassment. For instance, it may create a hostile work environment if employees feel like they are always being belittled or attacked due to their gender, sexual...

Employers are not allowed to discriminate against their employees based on the employees’ protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion or disability. That does not mean they don’t. Some are direct about it - for instance, they discard any applications...

When people face sexual harassment at their workplace, many people will tolerate the abuse believing that it will stop once they go home. However, technology can make it easier for harassers to reach their victims. Whether you work in an office or you work online, you...

If you speak a language other than English – either primarily or secondarily – you might wonder if your employer can make you speak only English while you’re at work.  Under federal law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers cannot...

Imagine pouring your heart and soul into your job, only to discover that a male colleague, with the same qualifications and responsibilities, is earning significantly more. This isn't just a hypothetical scenario – it's a harsh reality for many women in various...

Sexual harassment at work is a dangerous issue that remains unresolved in the country. It does not only impact victims’ careers but also their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Between 2018 and 2021, harassment based on sex accounted for 27.7% of all...

Many employees do not enjoy having a dress code that they need to follow. However, most dress codes are completely legal. An employer can provide the workers with a uniform or they can just give them general guidelines, such as saying that office workers need to have...

It’s unusual to see the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court agree on anything. However, they recently issued a unanimous ruling in a discrimination claim that could benefit employees around the country. Courts have traditionally required those who file claims...

Obviously, sexual harassment has no place in the workplace. Unfortunately, it remains a pervasive issue in various workplaces and can sometimes affect one’s career advancement. If you’ve been denied a promotion after rejecting unwanted sexual advances from your...

Sexual harassment is an unfortunately common feature of workplaces across the country and the world. While there have been considerable efforts to increase awareness of it and of the fact that people have a right to workplaces free from it, it still persists....