Sexual Harassment Against Men in the Workplace
There has been a lot of talk of late about sexual harassment – but there tends to be an assumption made that the victim is a woman and the perpetrator is a man. In fact, although statistics indicate it is less common, men can be victims of harassment both from women and from other men. […]
When Does Sexual Harassment Get Serious Enough for a Lawyer
It may start out as a tease or a joke, but someday you come to realize that this seriously jeopardizing your ability to function. The Law Sexual harassment is part of the general prohibition against discrimination on the basis of gender under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for […]
How to Safely Blow the Whistle
Whistleblowers are often the heroes who save companies from themselves. A whistleblower is someone who provides information to law enforcement or regulatory agencies about a business that the whistleblower has observed from the inside engaging in suspected illegal, unsafe, or improper activities. The whistleblower is an irreplaceable source of information to enhance regulatory compliance. Dangers. […]
Are You Exempt? Really?
An “exempt employee” is one who does not have to be paid overtime. Federal law is quite clear on this matter. You are exempt if one or more of the following is true: You have managing the enterprise as a primary duty, have the authority to hire or fire others and regularly direct two or […]