Most employers understand that age discrimination is illegal under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”). That law applies to organizations with at least 20 employees and to employees who are at least 40 years old. Businesses have still...
Thousands of employees go through pregnancy discrimination at work every year. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces two laws that protect pregnant employees. These are Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Despite laws...
Whether you are working at the front or back office, chances are your job involves interacting with people other than your co-workers. Independent contractors, customers and suppliers play crucial roles in keeping your employer in business and, by extension, keeping...
You take a job, knowing that it pays minimum wage, but you have bills to pay and you’re simply looking for any form of employment. You do the math and it should still be enough to help you with your budget every month. But then you get a paycheck and it is around half...
Navigating a challenging work situation can be stressful, especially when your boss tries to push you out of the company. You need to remember that you have options and can take steps to protect yourself and your career. Below are some practical steps you can take if...
California is an at-will employment state. Basically, this means that your employer can end the employment contract at any time and for whatever reason as long as they keep it legal, of course. While this might sound unfair, the opposite applies too. As an employee...
The most successful companies typically have a diverse workforce with an array of traits and skills. Some companies have a rigid hierarchy while others are laxer. In any case, employees are usually under the direction of team leaders, supervisors and managers. Bosses...
You and your family may be excited over an expected new baby, but do you know how your superiors feel about the pregnancy? You probably don’t care if they approve, but some employers can make pregnancy more difficult through discrimination in the workplace. In...
A hostile work environment impacts employees in a variety of ways. It also hurts the organization’s bottom line as well as its reputation. Unfortunately, despite several laws and awareness campaigns, sexual harassment still happens at work. And one type of sexual...
The restaurant industry provides a lot of employment. What’s more, it offers a lot of part-time work ideal for students or parents of young children who cannot work full-time. The downside (apart from the low wages) is that the industry has a higher-than-usual rate of...