How Are Your Workers’ Rights Changing in 2018 and Beyond?

This year has been a cataclysm for big changes, both good and bad, and it shows no signs of stopping in 2018. With technological advancements, sexual harassment acknowledgements, and immigration regulations changing, there are many ways the new year will ring in changes at your job. Here’s what you can expect.

Technology

As technology continues to advance and becomes more integrated into our working lives, it’s important we have rights that protect us in the technological hemisphere at work. From privacy issues to firewalls, there are many ways our employers can ensure our safety online is protected. And with new technology being introduced, such as smart office systems like Google Home and Alexa, the way we utilize technology on the job will be continuously changing. It’s important that your place of employment lays out regulations regarding technology.

Sexual Harassment

As with the case of Harvey Weinstein and many other people in Hollywood, the government, and beyond, sexual harassment is being taken more seriously than ever before. This includes employers enforcing laws they hadn’t been so hard on before and creating new regulations within the company to ensure issues with sexual harassment stop happening. Workers’ rights, especially those for females and people of color, are in the spotlight and employers are working harder to ensure they’re protected.

Immigration

Since President Trump took office, immigration laws have changed, which can affect you if you have a work visa or are planning to become a citizen while also searching for a job. Being an immigrant can also, unfortunately, subject you to discrimination and harassment. As an employee of any given company, you have workers’ rights that protect you from discrimination and harassment.

Discrimination

Racial and religious tension in the nation can also have an impact on your work life. But no matter your race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender, you have workers’ rights that protect you from being discriminated against at work and this isn’t going to change in 2018, no matter how much tension there is in the nation.

El Paso Discrimination Lawyer

If you’ve been discriminated against at work or have had your workers’ rights violated, discrimination lawyer Perry Pinon can help you make a case. These cases shouldn’t be taken lightly and with the way we are advancing as a nation, workers’ rights will continue to be more and more protected. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!