It’s clear that sexual harassment happens in the workplace, and it’s a serious issue. In recent years, a lot more of these cases and allegations have made the news, and that’s brought some light to just how often it happens. One important thing to note, though, is...
Worker compensation usually comes in one of two forms. Salaried workers receive the same pay every week that adds up to an annual salary regardless of how many hours they work in a specific pay period. Hourly workers may receive vastly different paychecks every time...
In recent years, Americans of all ages have felt compelled to take to the streets and participate in protests, marches and rallies in support of or in opposition to a cause or politician. Many of these events are largely peaceful. Some, unfortunately, turn extremely...
The Fair Chance Act first started being enforced here in California on Jan. 1, 2018. It's a law that aims to give job applicants an equal playing field for acquiring a job, regardless of their criminal status. This law is advertised on almost every job vacancy you...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has grooming standards that are agreed upon that determine what an employer can or cannot require in the workplace in terms of hairstyles and grooming. Most of the time, grooming codes are acceptable, but they do have to be...
The freedom of religion is one of the founding ideas behind the United States, and it is not lawful for employers to discriminate against people based on their religion. There is the expectation that many people will have different faiths in this “melting pot” of a...
Most companies – or at least their human resources professionals – understand the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it comes to hiring and making accommodations for employees with all types of disabilities. However, even more than three decades...
Getting fired is never nice, yet sometimes, you understand why your employer did it. If, however, you feel they did not have a valid reason to dismiss you, you might wonder if there is anything you can do about it. Owning or being in charge of a company does not mean...
Thanks to recent events such as the #metoo movement, you are probably aware of how much sexual harassment occurs in workplaces. That is if it was not already apparent to you. Few people can now claim to be unaware of what constitutes sexual harassment. Many now...