Far too often employees are subjected to sexual harassment at the hands of their supervisors or coworkers. Victims of harassment may feel they have no ability to put a halt to unwanted advances and unfair demands. This is understandable as sexual harassment typically involves a culprit who…
Job loss is one of the most frightening things a person can experience. You have so many pressing needs when you find yourself out of work. And your most immediate concern will be generating some form of income as soon as possible. Unemployment compensation can be a…
If you have suffered a debilitating injury, your job takes on even more importance in your life. For one thing, you may be facing a new set of expenses that you never anticipated. And as unfair as it may be, your new circumstances may make it more…
There are arguments that can be made both for and against the use of video cameras for the purpose of surveillance. And of course, the specifics of the circumstances in which the cameras are employed is extremely significant. On one hand, businesses and even private residences may…
As we get older, some of our best traits grow even stronger. We have more experience, wisdom and compassion. One would like to think that all of these attributes would be considered of value in the workplace. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. And sadly, sometimes…
We all have pressures at work. Simply performing our daily tasks can be stressful, and as such we all need an environment that allows us to focus so we can do the best job possible. Any sort of undue personal interference by supervisors or coworkers doesn’t just…
Far too often we are all guilty of forgetting just how privileged we are to live and work in the United States. One of the reasons that we are admired worldwide is that as citizens we are granted certain rights and privileges. These rights and privileges extend…
When a person suffers a debilitating injury, he or she may have to adapt to an entirely new lifestyle. And these changes will likely extend to every aspect of daily living, including how to function at work. Fortunately, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Employment…
Unfortunately, sometimes an employee may face discriminatory or retaliatory treatment that culminates in a dismissal. But such acts are illegal and employees have rights they can act upon should the need arise. There are federal and state laws that afford workers protections against wrongful termination. Most employers…
Learning you are going to have a baby is a very emotional experience. Typically, there is a sense of profound joy and expectation. But there can also be worries. After all, you want your baby to come into the world healthy and you want to be prepared…
