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...
Employment Law
Can an employer require workers to speak English only?
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...
The gender pay gap: What to do if you’re being underpaid
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...
What actions create a hostile work environment?
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...
How a dress code could violate your rights
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...
Rare unanimous Supreme Court ruling is good news for employees
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...
Sexual harassment can block your career path
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...
How do you bring a sexual harassment claim?
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....
Are young employees more prone to workplace harassment?
Young employees, or those just starting out in their careers, are some of the most eager and passionate about their work. When new to the workforce, you tend to go the extra mile and do what your more tenured co-workers ask you to do. As someone new to the workforce,...
Signs of age bias in work performance evaluations
Age bias can manifest subtly during performance evaluations. While this type of bias may not always be overt or intentional, it can negatively impact employees and the company. Here are some signs that age bias might be influencing performance evaluations: Applying...