As it has happened with every other person who has previously taken office, your rights as a worker are changing under the Trump administration. According to Vice News, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to “slash” workers’ rights. So, what does this mean for you? Well, let’s break it down. A Recap of […]
No matter where you work or what kind of job you do, as an employee, you have rights. These rights protect you from all kinds of things, like wrongful termination and sexual harassment, and they can also protect you from wrongful job discrimination. If you’ve been discriminated at your job for reasons you believe are […]
Starting a family is one of the most rewarding journeys humans embark on, but there’s a common misconception that it is absolutely impossible to have a lucrative career and a happy family. This doesn’t have to be true. It’s the 21st century after all. Policies for both maternity and paternity leave at companies all over […]
Lawyers are there to help you with tough situations, and that includes those that happen at work. Employment lawyers can help you with many things, including some you may not think about until the issue arises. As an employee, whether you work for a large company or a small, local business, you have rights. If […]
We have written a lot in the past about how Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to a variety of common employment discrimination scenarios. In this blog post, we want to take time to consider how this act relates a less obvious breed of job discrimination that is emerging in […]
Going to work is supposed to be a decent experience. When it’s not, there must be something going on. There are many reasons for a person’s job to become intolerable or miserable. Discrimination is one of the most common issues in the workplace. If you are considering filing any kind of claim against your current […]
Working in the workforce in America means that you have rights to protect you when certain situations arise. Work is supposed to be a place where you showcase your skills and make a living at the same time. Most of the time this is a positive environment where hard work is done and friendships are […]
The workplace is supposed to be a safe place, one where you feel comfortable being. While this is how most workplaces are, it is not always the case. Sometimes employers and employees get in disputes. It can sometimes be resolved quite easily but other times an employment attorney may be needed. An employer will usually […]
Civil rights and the fight for them have always been a part of American history. Even today, over half a century after the Civil Rights Movement of the fifties and sixties, every individual faces racial and civil inequality. This can manifest in the workplace, at school and even out in public. When issues arise, your civil […]
The world can be a messy place but most of us try to make sure we do our part to make it better. When you have a job, there are many things that will take place in the work area, some good and some bad. Race discrimination is something that can surface in almost any […]