Sexual harassment has been a problem for restaurant workers ever since people made a living serving food to others. Yet, if you can only work part-time due to studying or raising children, a restaurant job may be the best option you have. As with any industry, women...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...