When you work but have a disability, there may be times when you do need additional supports. For example, if you have a disability from a chronic health condition, you may go months without needing any special accommodations but then need some for at least a short...
Pinterest has agreed to settle claims of gender discrimination by a former chief operating officer for $22.5 million. Of that, $2.5 will ultimately go to support women and minorities in the tech industry, but the rest belongs to the plaintiff and her attorneys. What...
Most journalists prefer to be behind the stories they tell, not part of them. However, roughly 240 editors and reporters working for the Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing have just become the beneficiaries of a sizeable settlement related to discrimination....
Someone people see their termination coming, while others are caught off-guard. Regardless of how things unfold, it’s critical that you understand the reason for your termination and the steps you can take to protect your legal rights. Should you suspect wrongful...
Maybe you've been with the company for some time but your job responsibilities are about to change. You think they will present a challenge to you because of a medical condition that you have. Perhaps it's a new job and you only just realized the exact demands of the...
There are many times when employers wrongfully terminate employees. They might do so because of not understanding the processes that they are supposed to follow. In some cases, they may do so due to retaliation. As an employee, it’s important for you to know your...
Although it’s sometimes seen as a “female issue,” the truth is that both men and women face sexual harassment in the workplace. According to one study that looked at 522 workers, up to 58% of females and 37% of men admitted to experiencing sexual harassment of some...
As an employee, much of your life is dependent on the goodwill of your employer. From your daily schedule to your household budget, almost every aspect of your life reflects your employment situation. Given the amount of authority and power an employer has over its...
When companies are looking for new employees with educations they know they can trust, they often set up job fairs are local colleges or do their recruitment directly at these institutions of higher learning. It makes sense; they need workers, and colleges are filled...
Both men and women admit that sexual harassment in the workplace is a problem. This has come to light more in recent years than ever before. And, while it’s good that both genders acknowledge this reality, the truth is that they don’t perceive sexual harassment the...