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No matter how progressive and developed the world has become, sexual harassment remains prevalent in the workplace. Sexual harassment is not always recognizable. Sometimes it starts as a lewd joke or a demeaning comment disguised as a compliment. Nevertheless, sexual...
When women come forward with accusations of sexual harassment at work, they expose themselves to potential retaliation and scrutiny. There are few instances where they receive justice, making every victory in these cases a significant accomplishment. But not everyone...
The right to work is a fundamental human privilege with roots as far back as 1948 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Just because a person is coping with a substance use disorder does not mean that they have to automatically sacrifice that freedom....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
