As consumers, we’ve gotten used to being able to order something online from Amazon or another giant retailer and get it within a day – sometimes the same day. That requires round-the-clock work from those employed in the warehouse distribution centers. In order to...
Every employee dreams of a workplace where their input is appreciated and their self-worth acknowledged. Unfortunately, this is not often the case. Workplace discrimination remains rampant. Discrimination in the workplace robs an employee of their self-esteem, affects...
More retail stores are shifting to the use of self-checkout stations. Instead of using a store associate to help make sure we get all of our items properly scanned and paid for, stores expect us as customers take care of it ourselves. Although there is often an...
People discriminate against one another for all kinds of reasons. Racial discrimination and discrimination based on sex are among the most common forms of workplace discrimination. However, there are certainly other protected characteristics that can make a worker...
More employees are in their workplaces this holiday season than last. For some, that means the resumption of one “tradition” they could do without – being expected to plan the holiday party. Even well into the 21st century, chores like party planning are most often...
California employees have another new law to protect their rights if they’ve been the victim of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. This month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Silenced No More Act.” The new law, which takes effect next year, allows...
Those who work in management, loss prevention or security for a retail business have a difficult job. They have to monitor the public and try to identify those who appear nervous or whose behavior seems unusual or inappropriate. If they spot someone attempting to...
Having a disability can present challenges in all aspects of life. Unfortunately, being disabled can sometimes result in facing discrimination. Often, this discrimination happens in the workplace. There are various laws in place that protect the individual from...
You have a strong work history and have always done your best to be a good employee. Unfortunately, your job has recently become more difficult for you. Perhaps you discovered that the company has violated the law, or maybe you started experiencing harassment from...
If you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be an upsetting, devastating moment in your life. In the United States, millions of new cancer cases happen each year. Since this diagnosis is so common, it’s hard to believe that employers would treat their employees...