Federal employment laws protect workers from discrimination based on many different factors. Employers should not consider protected characteristics like your sex or gender, sexual orientation, medical conditions, race, religion, or national origin when making...
It is safe to say that nefarious individuals interested in taking advantage of others have been around since the birth of humankind. Fortunately, there are more honest people than dishonest occupying our world. Most New York bosses probably try to do right by their...
Workplace sexual harassment isn't often easy to identify objectively. The difference between a friendly gesture and an inappropriate one can mean different things to different people. Fortunately, there are clear signs of sexual harassment and options that you can...
As a parent, you have a moral and legal obligation to your children. When they need help, it is your responsibility to provide it. You should seek medical care when your child falls ill and ensure that they have all of the necessities to thrive. Sometimes, children...
Waitressing can be tough at the best of times. You are on your feet for hours, often until late at night, and things can go from quiet to manic in seconds. Customers can be demanding or rude, and so, at times, can your colleagues. While the pay is lousy, at least you...
Arguably, the recent decade or two have seen a major shift in social attitudes toward members of the LGBT community -- but a new study indicates that there is a long way to go. According to researchers at the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, roughly 46%...
Your employment classification affects your rights as a worker. Do you know what impact a misclassification can have on your rights? If you look at the paycheck of an independent contractor (IC) and an hourly or salaried employee, you'll notice one primary difference...
Workers across the United States have a right to demand overtime wages in certain situations. Although federal overtime rules do not require overtime pay for those who work third shift, over the weekend or on holidays, the law does mandate that those who work more...
People often assume that religious discrimination happens between two people who believe in different gods. For instance, you may hold to a strict Islamic tradition, while your employer is a Christian, and you may feel that they treat you far differently than they do...
Workplace discrimination can take many different forms. A worker may be discriminated against because of their religion, for instance, or because of their gender. They may be discriminated against due to their race or even just because someone thinks they are part of...
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