Since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was adopted in 1978, there have many questions over exactly what constitutes employment discrimination against pregnant women. District courts around the country have defined the protections afforded to pregnant workers by...
When an employee believes his/her workplace is hostile, the employee's productivity may suffer. A hostile work environment may also make an employee feel scared, abused, threatened or offended, and he or she may be able to file a harassment claim against...
Employees play one of the most crucial roles in business and are essentially the lifeblood of all businesses, big and small. Being able to effectively manage those employees is not only critical to your business' growth and success but prudent to effective management...
Hiring employees for a business is something that just about every employer must do to support their company. The process of seeking, interviewing and hiring the best candidates can be extensive, and employers often take a wide range of factors into consideration...
The proliferation of smartphones, tablet computers, laptops and social media coupled with the widespread availability of wireless Internet means that the vast majority of employees are now truly connected to their workplaces 24/7. While this results in increased...
During the course of a typical day at a typical job, people may not think twice about the employment laws that protect them. But the fact is that every day, we are impacted by these laws. Every time someone is hired, promoted or fired, that decision can be affected by...
In 1993, the U.S. Department of Labor implemented the Family Medical Leave Act or "FMLA" in order to provide employees the ability to balance their work demands and medical needs of themselves as well as their immediate family. It is equally important for both...
Employers and employees can get involved in some very serious legal battles when money is at stake. Employers want to protect themselves and their companies while employees want to be properly paid for the work they have done. When there is a disagreement about wages,...
Employees and employers alike often want to find a swift and acceptable resolution to any dispute. Employees typically don't want to endure a lengthy and costly trial, while employers generally want to resolve matters before the dispute begins to affect their business...
State and federal employment laws are intended to protect both employers and employees in different situations. They ensure that people's rights are not violated in the workplace or as a result of unlawful practices. But the fact is that many people do not fully...
