Workplace discrimination can take many forms. It can be a supervisor who treats you with less respect because of your identity, co-workers who cross the line with offensive remarks or even being constantly overlooked when promotion opportunities arise despite being...
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Is your restaurant employer leaving you vulnerable to harassment?
Servers in restaurants and bars often face sexual harassment. Some people would claim it comes with the territory, but while it is certainly common in this industry, it should not occur. While the person who perpetrates the harassment is ultimately to blame,...
What are your rights during layoffs in Indiana?
Losing a job can be stressful, but knowing your rights can help you handle the situation with confidence. Employers must follow legal guidelines when conducting layoffs, and you may be entitled to certain protections. Understanding what you’re owed can make a...
What should you know about FMLA?
Employees sometimes need to take time off work because they get sick or a loved one gets sick. Some employees have the right to take leave from work under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA allows them to take unpaid time off work for qualifying...
How wrongful termination can affect your mental health
Losing a job can be an extremely stressful experience, especially when you know it was due to wrongful termination. Not only can this impact your career, but it can also take a serious toll on your mental health. When you're unfairly fired, it can lead to significant...
Workplace dress codes shouldn’t discriminate against certain groups
There’s nothing illegal about an employer instituting a dress code. As an employee, you may be told to wear a certain type of attire, such as business casual. You could also be required to wear a specific uniform to identify you as a staff member. However, dress codes...
Is quid pro quo sexual harassment consensual?
One excuse that people sometimes use when accused of sexual harassment is to claim that it was a consensual relationship. They may say that they were in a romantic relationship with their coworker and that both people wanted to be in that relationship at the time,...
Can your employer reduce your hourly rate?
Employers are obligated to pay at least the minimum hourly rate to those they employ. Unfortunately, many employers only pay that. Hence, you may be happy to have secured a job where the employer promised you more. It could happen that after some time working for the...
How do company policies on remote work impact gender equality?
Remote work has transformed the modern workplace, offering flexibility and new opportunities for many employees. However, poorly designed remote work policies can unintentionally affect gender equality, particularly for women balancing professional and personal...
3 common examples of disability accommodations
Some workers have physical and mental disabilities, but that doesn’t mean they are not a great asset to companies. The advantages of a diverse workforce have been shown in multiple authoritative studies. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all employers...