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Federal laws protect employees from unsafe work environments – including the hazards of workplace discrimination. Discrimination often targets people’s characteristics, such as people’s race, color, sexual preferences, age, disabilities and gender. People who...
Rounding an employee’s time clock hours to the next set increment has been a long-standing practice that made bookkeeping and accounting easier on the employer. It was also reflective of the fact that time clocks were once more primitive in nature, so the practice was...
Sexual harassment is a very common issue in modern workplaces. Although people are now better able to identify sexual harassment in its most egregious forms, some people still find the concept confusing. A surprising number of people who experience sexual harassment...
In early July, 2023, the California Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of adding the word “caste” as part of the definition of “ancestry” in the state’s anti-discrimination laws. If Senate Bill 403 becomes law, it will be the first statewide measure to end caste...
In today's corporate landscape, the role of whistleblowers has become increasingly vital in upholding transparency and accountability within organizations. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing wrongdoing, unethical practices and potential risks that could...
Some employers believe that they can prohibit their employees from talking about how much they’re paid. They may try to prohibit them from asking their coworkers about their pay rates or bringing it up themselves. They simply want to put an end to all of these...
You wouldn’t dream about discriminating against a co-worker (or anybody else) – but what do you do when you witness workplace discrimination happen right in front of your eyes? Maybe you’ve seen your supervisor mock another employee’s gender expression, or maybe...
Sexual harassment can certainly happen to both men and women, and it can happen in any industry. It’s important not to stereotype when talking about incidents like this. Anyone can be a victim or a perpetrator, which is why assumptions shouldn’t be made. That being...
Many people assume that sexual harassment takes place because one person is attracted to another, even if this attraction is not returned. A CEO develops a level of attraction for his secretary, and he tries to pursue a relationship with her that she’s not interested...
All workplaces should be safe and enjoyable for everyone. Alas, some workplaces fail to provide safe and fair environments for people, especially employees. One of the reasons why many employees feel stressed and short-changed at work is due to labor violations. Here...