Harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can result in serious repercussions for those involved. When an employee is found guilty of harassing another employee, it can lead to termination.  Harassment in the workplace is never acceptable. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to recognize and address inappropriate behavior. However, when companies do take action to terminate an employee […]

As far as LGBTQ+ rights are concerned in today’s world, there is still a long way to go. In several countries, discrimination against the LGBT community remains a significant issue. LGBTQ+ rights remain unprotected in many jurisdictions, such as marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws. This makes it difficult for LGBTQ+ people to feel safe and secure in their own communities. […]

If you’re reading this, you haven’t been fired yet, which means that you haven’t done anything serious enough to get fired yet. However, if your boss does eventually try to fire you, it will be vital that you understand why they want to let you go.  That way, when it happens, you can effectively fight back and even win! If […]

You’ve received your final written warning.  Perhaps you are unsure what this means.  Does this mean that you will be fired? Will your employer give you a chance to turn things around? I won’t sugarcoat it.  Getting a final written warning is not good. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the nail in the coffin. What is a Final […]

An employer must understand how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) treats travel time as work time. This can be tricky when an employee drives to a different location than their regular work site before or after clocking out because it can be challenging to determine when they begin and end their work day. Take a look at this article […]

Workplace bullying is certainly problematic.  And bullying bosses are even worse as they have power and control over your life.  These supervisors continually wield their power and abuse it as recent studies have shown that workplace bullying has risen.   Bullying has fueled a number of employment-related complaints.  “Workplace bullying” encompasses a range of different behaviors, including but not limited to:  […]

These days, people across the country have a renewed passion and have started voicing their opinions on different issues ranging from political to social aspects prevailing in the nation. From joining online campaigns to participating in local protests, more and more individuals are using their right to freedom of speech to make their voices heard. However, what happens if you […]

Suppose you are pregnant, and your doctor has informed you that you are not allowed to lift more than 20 pounds, drive over 35 miles per hour, or perform any other strenuous activity, but these are daily job tasks at your place of employment. In this case, you should consider these instructions closely to ensure the safety of you and […]

Do you know whether or not your employer can require an annual physical? If your answer to this question is no, continue to read because this article provides information about if your employer can or cannot require you to take an annual physical. Other topics in this article discussed are: medical exams after hiring, employment lawsuit if a medical exam […]

Sexual harassment in the workplace has gained traction in recent years as more and more employees come forward with their stories. While many perceive workplace sexual harassment as something that only women go through, recent times have shown that men suffer from it too.  Everyone should be aware of the problems that sexual harassment causes.  When you join a new […]