When thinking about sexual harassment at work, we normally envision unwanted advances and physical contact such as groping. However, the world has changed over the years, and many workers are working remotely from home. We have adjusted to working online, and so too...
Year: 2021
Can a company legally work its employees over 40 hours a week?
In an era of controversial payment practices and employment methods, the hourly workweek can easily slide into the conversation. Employers trying to get out of paying employees according to state and federal laws may go through great lengths to hide their practices....
What can you do if you’ve been wrongfully terminated?
For most people, retaining gainful employment is the only means of paying bills and covering other living expenses. Consequently, being terminated unexpectedly can have a detrimental effect. Individuals can quickly go from leading a comfortable lifestyle to struggling...
2 ways religious discrimination could affect your career
Your right to religious freedom is one of the most basic civil rights afforded to you under the U.S. Constitution. You can practice your faith, whatever that faith may be. You should not have to worry about your employer punishing you because of your religious...
Can salaried workers refuse to work over 40 hours a week?
In most American workplaces, the 40-hour workweek is the standard. Workers, usually those who are not on a salary, can receive overtime if they work over that in some cases. For salaried workers, it’s possible that no overtime will be allowed. In that case, can those...
How much does wage theft cost workers?
Many companies that hire hourly workers micromanage the time of their employees. They often have all kinds of rules about time theft, including limits on how long a bathroom break can be. Some accuse their workers of doing personal things while on the clock and claim...
You’re being sexually harassed at work. What are your options?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as follows: “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment” if it impacts your job, hampers...
What’s the ABC test for independent contractors?
These days, it’s rare for a business to operate without at least one or two independent contractors in their workforce. However, accidentally misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can open your business up to all kinds of legal liability -- including...
How do appearances affect sexual harassment claims?
Does it really matter what a woman looks like when it comes to sexual harassment and sexual harassment claims? A recent study by the University of Washington shows that people find it harder to believe that anyone would sexually harass a woman who does not fit a...
Do you have to answer your employer’s questions about your race?
Humans are, by nature, curious beings. It's not uncommon for them to ask questions about how things work or how something came to be. Individuals often ask others about their ethnic background or race if it's hard for them to pinpoint. It may seem insensitive,...