Are You a Victim of Age Discrimination? Here’s What to Do
Many types of employment discrimination exist, but age discrimination is one of the most rampant in the US. Age discrimination was the fifth-highest type of discrimination case that plaintiff’s filed in 2019, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Such claims made up 21.4 percent of all cases filed that year. It’s imperative that you […]
Age Discrimination in the Workplace: What Does It Look Like?
When people think about discrimination, they often think about people not being treated fairly due to their sexual orientation, race, sex, and even their marital status. However, age discrimination is also a big problem in the workplace. This often happens when people are treated differently once they hit a certain age (over forty). So, what […]
Are You a Victim? COVID-19 Human Trafficking for Labor
Hard work is one thing, but working too hard for fear of the consequences is different. COVID-19 has amplified the pressure that individuals feel to keep a paying job, even if the conditions aren’t the best. However, it has also amplified the fear of individuals trapped in human trafficking for labor. You may be a […]
6 Tips to Help a Well-Meaning Employer Avoid Pregnancy Discrimination Mistakes
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Most employers mean well. Most managers want the best for their team and make decisions based on well-being. They take it easy on team members who are stressed out, they send food home with the interns, and they have an understanding word for those going through tough times. But […]
Think You Were Fired For the Wrong Reasons?
Getting fired is never easy. In fact, it can be a big hit to the ego. That being said, there are times when you can see it coming, and times when it is completely unexpected. In fact, you may feel like you were terminated for the wrong reasons. You may have a lawsuit if this […]
What is Marital Discrimination?
When most people think about discrimination, they think about race, religion, age, and sex. However, there are so many different types of discrimination that it can be hard to figure out what is truly discrimination and what isn’t. So, what is marital discrimination? Marital discrimination is when an employee is treated unfairly because of his […]
Do California Employers Have to Pay for Training?
Does your employer have to pay you to attend a training session or the cost of the course? The simple answer is: YES, BUT…it depends on whether the training is required for work, the purpose of the training, and when the training takes place. Although Federal laws eclipse state laws, state laws are often more […]
Are you Vulnerable to Investment Fraud?
Every day we hear about scammers and fraudsters trying to rip people off — from gas pump scammers to credit card scammers, from identity theft to Medicare fraud, from gutter installations to credit repair, these scam artists are everywhere. The list of potential swindles is endless. The practice of scamming people is not new – […]
Can Fathers Face Discrimination in The Workplace?
Though most people think about mothers when they think about discrimination in the workplace, many men are starting to feel like they are facing the same problems. This is especially true because mothers are supposed to be the primary caretaker. Fathers are supposed to come to work, no matter what is going on at home. […]
EEOC Pay Equality: Even Netflix Has to Pay Fair
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the source of most of our workplace equality laws. Laws relating to fairness in pay and treatment in the workplace stem from EEOC regulations that must be obeyed by all businesses in the country. From the smallest sandwich shop to the biggest corporation, it is illegal to intentionally […]
