“Zoom Hours” – How Employers are Violating Pay and Scheduling for At-Home Workers
The recent switch to remote work has shaken up workflows around the world. Management of a remote team relies heavily on the managers and team leaders. In many cases, team managers are the primary force holding a remote team together, coordinated and collaborating. Prior experience and natural talent vary, so results have also been quite […]
The Legality of Using Work-Product During Unpaid Training
Legally, employers can claim ownership of anything you create, design, or develop on-the-job. They pay for your time and become the corporate owners of any on-the-clock product. It’s an age-old agreement, codified now in employee contract law. But what about the work-product of those gray-area activities? Interviews, onboarding, and training muddy the waters of time […]
Maternity Leave in the United States: What to Expect
Becoming a mother is an exciting time. However, you also need some time to learn to adjust to it all, plus your body needs time to heal. These first few weeks are really important for new mothers and their babies. Because of this, you may be looking into maternity leave so you can take this […]
Nine Forbidden Types of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
No job is ever going to be perfect. Therefore, there may be times when you feel uncomfortable at your place of employment. However, harassment and discrimination cause problems that go beyond a general feeling of unhappiness. They can cause you mental anguish and affect your livelihood in the worst cases. The law forbids places of […]
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 […]
