In the United States, the absence of universal paid family and medical leave marks a large gap in support for workers. Recognizing this shortfall, Republican Stephanie Bice and Democrat Chrissy Houlahan have taken a pioneering step forward. These congresswomen, from...
Month: April 2018
Is quiet firing legal?
Have you ever felt out of the loop at work? Perhaps you often find yourself lacking critical information needed for a specific project or excluded from regular email threads and staff meetings with no explanation or reason. This unsettling and potentially...
Detecting implicit bias in hiring practices as an applicant
Implicit bias in hiring processes can influence employers in evaluating candidates based on non-relevant factors, such as gender, race, age or appearance rather than qualifications and merit. Unfortunately, these biases can often be deeply ingrained and can influence...
Defining retaliatory termination and how you can protect yourself
Taking a stand for what's right can sometimes pose risks for employees. While some employers may respect this, others may see it as a threat to the company. In such cases, they might dismiss these employees for escalating issues or voicing concerns. This kind of...
How to reduce sexual harassment in the restaurant industry
Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry is a growing concern. The problem affects chefs, servers, cashiers and beyond. When present, it creates an uncomfortable and even unsafe working environment. Employers must do what they can to make their eateries as...
Gauging an NDA’s benefits and disadvantages
Having employees sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be a frequent practice, especially for positions working with sensitive company information. This type of contract can be beneficial, defining clear conditions that employees can keep in mind while performing...
Overcoming retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace are not always able to receive justice, let alone speak up about it. Those who muster the courage to report these wrongdoings in the workplace should receive support. Yet, most end up facing a new nightmare: retaliation....
Isolation is a form of racial discrimination at work
Every workplace inherently treats employees with different job titles in varying ways. It’s a natural occurrence, even if often unacknowledged. But, there are instances where these differences in treatment are not based on job-related factors. Instead, they come from...
Why is wage theft a problem in Pennsylvania?
Wage theft is a significant issue for many workers in Pennsylvania. Wage theft refers to when an employer does not pay employees for work performed, violates minimum wage laws, denies overtime pay, requires off-the-clock work or makes illegal deductions from...
How employers push out older workers
As workers reach their fifties, they start to notice gradual yet noticeable changes in how their employers treat them. The once heavy workload decreases, opportunities to join company activities drop, and their performance is being scrutinized more than ever. Sadly,...