6 Situations Where You Should Consult an Overtime Pay Claims Lawyer – Part 1
For many employers, overtime is their worst nightmare. Not only does it mean that work stacked up enough that employees had to stay late. It also means they have to pay their employees time and a half instead of their usual wages. For penny-pinching companies that are worried about the bottom line, denying rightful overtime […]
Sexual Harassment: Why You Should Talk to a Lawyer
Sexual harassment is a serious offense, especially in the workplace. Though many believe that telling offensive jokes may be alright, there are times when it could really hurt someone’s feelings. However, sexual harassment doesn’t usually stop there. Many people continue to ask someone that they work without on a date or for sexual favors. If […]
Sexual Harassment: Steps to Take Before Hiring a Lawyer
Sexual harassment can be a big problem. It can make women (and men) uncomfortable at work. In fact, there are times when a person feels forced to leave a job that they love because of harassment. The worst part is that harassment often starts as jokes that might be funny yet offensive. If you don’t […]
What is there to say about discrimination against older workers?
The Grey Ceiling Many companies have an informal policy of dismissing employees when they reach a certain age because they would prefer to train younger workers. Younger and less senior employees cost less, are thought to have fewer health-related issues and to be more trainable. In most cases, these policies are against the spirit of […]
8 Subtle Signs of a Workplace that Discriminates Against Female Employees
In the modern workplace, most female professionals are not braced for sexist discrimination. We all learn from a young age that this sort of thing is “over” and went out of style by the 70s or 80s at the latest. A modern boss wouldn’t dream of patting his secretary on the bottom or asking a […]
How to Tell If You are Being Discriminated Against at Work
Discrimination in the workplace should not be tolerated. People can be discriminated against due to their sex, race, age, and much more. Though there are times when discrimination is blatantly obvious, there are many times when it is not. In fact, some people are very good at discriminating against someone in a way that others […]
Pregnancy and Discrimination
Discrimination comes in many forms. It also affects many different people. While most people think that people are discriminated against due to the color of their skin, the truth is that there are many others who feel like they are discriminated against. They may feel discriminated against because of their sex, sexual orientation, and even […]
Deductions And Compensation: What’s Legal
A general principle of the work world is that you should be paid fairly. That means that you are compensated for anything that is part of your job and that money shouldn’t be taken out of your paycheck willy-nilly. Knowing exactly what that covers is critical to defending your rights in the workplace. Fortunately, the […]
Tips for Women in the Construction Industry
Being a woman in a mainly male-dominated career has some problems. Often, you feel like you have to work twice as hard to get any form of recognition. However, there are many perks to it. You should be proud of the work that you do. It is hard manual labor, yet it also takes a […]
Can Your Employer Keep You On-Call Without Pay?
The answer is: It depends. Although it might seem unpleasant to be stuck on call, your employer may not need to compensate you.’ Part of the distinction is the rather unclear “Waiting to be engaged” versus “Engaged to wait” terminology. To put it in simple terms, you are entitled to compensation if any of the […]
