The thought of losing your job is enough to make your stomach turn. You know this would change your life in many ways, including the impact on your finances. While there are times when people are laid off for valid reasons, such as when a company is downsizing, this...
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Take action as the victim of workplace sexual harassment
Even with a variety of federal and state laws in place, workplace sexual harassment remains a major problem throughout the country. If you're the victim of workplace sexual harassment, you shouldn't wait to take action. This includes the following: Speak your mind....
Can workers be fired for reporting sexual harassment?
Workers here in Indiana may have many fears when they have been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. This includes a fear that they could lose their job if they report the conduct to their employer. It is important for workers to know that federal law...
Amazon faces scrutiny after injured workers fired or denied care
Several Amazon employees are accusing the retail giant of wrongful termination, denying workers’ compensation claims and placing them back in unsafe working conditions. The company now has over 140 fulfillment centers in the U.S., and the founder, Jeff Bezos, is the...
Can I sue my employer if I signed an arbitration agreement?
Employment law violations are rarely straightforward. For instance, as an "exempt" employee at your company ineligible for overtime pay, what are your rights? What if you don't want to work that much overtime? Why is your boss making you take paid time off if you...
When you get fired for doing the right thing
Claudia Ponce de Leon wanted to do the right thing. When she saw something that wasn't ethical-three bankers under her supervision were opening fake bank accounts to meet sales goals-she called the bank's ethics hotline. What happened next is enough to get almost...