Pregnancy discrimination happens when a pregnant woman receives unfair treatment at work because she is expecting a baby. This can have big effects on the woman and society. It is important for expectant mothers and families to take a careful look at this issue....
An employee handbook is a document that outlines the expectations and guidelines for employees within an organization. It serves as a valuable resource for both employees and employers to ensure clarity on various workplace policies and procedures. When creating a...
If you’re age 40 or older, then you have specific workplace protections shielding you from age discrimination. This means that your employer can’t make decisions about job assignment, promotion, demotion, pay, and termination based on your age. Yet, employers engage...
Your employment classification matters more than you might realize. It directly impacts your rights as an employee. You work hard for your earnings and deserve every benefit entitled to you by law. Accurate employment classification is the key to unlocking those...
As an employee, you should carefully review your contracts before signing them to ensure that their provisions are fair to you and are in accordance with employment laws. This also applies even when you are already performing your tasks in the role. If some terms do...
Navigating wage deductions can be challenging, especially since the limitations often vary from state to state. In Florida, the regulations typically reflect federal law, but it can still be confusing, depending on the employer's practices and the reason behind the...
Understanding accommodations in the workplace is essential for fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. Among other considerations, it is important to explore the balance between employees' rights to express their faith and employers' operational needs....
While some workplace discrimination is intentional and should be immediately stopped, other forms are unintentional, such as when an implemented policy or practice disproportionately impacts a protected class of workers. This, of course, doesn’t make the...
When drafting and reviewing a severance agreement, both employers and employees have to ensure that its provisions comply with employment and contract laws. During the review process, parties usually thoroughly inquire into the validity of waivers in severance...
Understanding your rights as an employee with a mental health condition is crucial to protecting you from unfair and discriminatory practices, establishing a safe working environment and promoting your overall well-being. Some of these rights include the following:...