Recently, a retaliation lawsuit from New Jersey grabbed national headlines. In that case, a nurse who had worked at the same hospital for more than three decades complained about healthcare professionals misusing Benadryl to make overnight patients drowsy. After her...
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Blowing the whistle on sex discrimination
Sexual harassment and sex discrimination have no place in society. As recent headlines suggest, though, the U.S. workforce has a long way to go in eradicating unacceptable behaviors. As you likely know, stopping discrimination often requires speaking...
Is HR the best place to lodge a discrimination complaint?
Before you go to the human resources department complaining that you are experiencing discrimination issues, think carefully about your claim and what HR will do about it.Depending on the nature of the problem, HR may or may not act. Furthermore, they may or may not...
Have you been incorrectly classified as an exempt employee?
Employers must adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act in classifying their employees as either exempt or non-exempt. Misinterpreting or ignoring the regulations can lead to penalties, fines and the payment of back wages where applicable.If you believe your employer is...
Do you dread going to work because of internet harassment?
There is nothing amusing about internet harassment or outright cyber stalking. If this is happening to you at the office, it is probably making the environment uncomfortable and disrupting your workday.Men and women have different experiences with this problem. Men...
Have you experienced sexual harassment by coworkers?
You would think that everyone who holds down a job is aware that sexual harassment is illegal and should simply not happen. However, when you add email and online social exchanges to real-time interaction among employees, you can see that there are many opportunities...
Vote, And You’re Fired!
With Election Day fast approaching on November 8th, you may be wondering whether you can take time off from work to vote - without getting fired for it. In a year where there are divisive lines between supporters of the two main presidential candidates, you don't want...
Gathering Documentation When You’ve Been Fired
Being let go from a job is upsetting for anyone. But when you believe you were wrongfully let go, it's even harder to deal with the feelings of confusion and anger.If you believe you've been wrongfully terminated, there is something you can do about it. Here are...
Former State School Superintendent Files Wrongful Termination Suit
A former West Virginia state superintendent is suing the state Board of Education and it's president for wrongful termination.Former state superintendent Jorea Marple files a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Board of Education in 2013, saying that the board...
Can I Get Fired for Self-Defense?
If you work somewhere like a jewelry store, convenience store, bank, or anywhere else that deals in large amounts of cash or valuable items, you may think about how you would handle yourself in the event of a robbery or even an armed robbery. Your employer may provide...