Many of us consider our workplace as an extension of our homes since we spend a substantial chunk of our days there. Unfortunately, some people do not feel safe in their workplace because of supervisors, coworkers and even clients whose behavior creates an...
Month: September 2018
Could 2024 bring a federal ban on non-compete agreements?
Companies often require certain concessions from new employees during the hiring process. For example, employment contracts often include restrictive covenants. Businesses will require that workers avoid certain types of activity by including restrictive covenants in...
How does the PUMP Act protect mothers in the workplace?
The signing of the PUMP Act expanded protection to about 9 million women, according to the Center for American Progress. Juggling the roles of a working mom can be tough, but the PUMP Act steps in to protect the rights of working mothers in the United States. This law...
Are transgender employees protected from discrimination In Pennsylvania?
According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, about three-quarters of transgender individuals say they have experienced discrimination in the workplace. In Pennsylvania, a significant shift in protecting the rights of transgender employees has recently...
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
Each year, there are around 5,300 claims of pregnancy discrimination in the United States, according to the University of Massachusetts. To help pregnant employees, there is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This law makes sure that pregnant workers get the fair...
What is genetic information discrimination in the workplace?
Workplace discrimination comes in many forms. We are mostly familiar with discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability. However, there is also a type of employment discrimination rooted in a person’s genes called genetic...
What employees need to know about pregnancy FMLA leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that provides important protections for employees in the United States. If you or a loved one is expecting a child, it is especially important to understand what FMLA leave entails. Knowing your rights under FMLA can...
What constitutes religious discrimination in the workplace
An employee can experience discrimination from seniors or colleagues based on different aspects, including religion. Religious discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their religious beliefs or because they are married to or associated with an...
What does employment retaliation look like?
The law has provisions against misconduct stemming from discrimination, such as employment retaliation. This violation happens when you file a complaint and someone intentionally makes employment decisions or actions that adversely impact you. Employees participating...
The link between tipping and sexual harassment
If you work as a restaurant server, you likely depend on your tips to make a wage that you can live on. While tipping has long been entrenched in United States culture, many believe that this approach should be curtailed. Aside from the arguments that restaurants...