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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....
When someone has memory issues or major physical problems, even getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration without assistance can be difficult. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of dehydration in seniors, particularly among those in nursing homes,...
A non-compete agreement is an agreement between an employer and employee stating that the employee will not leave the company and then work for the competition. These agreements also usually prohibit the employee from starting a similar company on their own. The idea...
Some companies have rules against office dating, but most do not. Employees are allowed to engage in romantic relationships if they would like to do so, as long as both people consent to the relationship. However, if someone asks another employee out on a date, and...
The decision to place your aging parent or guardian in a nursing home is not an easy one. However, it may be the best move since you may not be there to assist or care for them round the clock. Unfortunately, they may end up facing abuse in the very facilities meant...