Nearly every issue that you may need to file a complaint or lawsuit concerning has a statute of limitations, which is the time frame in which you can file a complaint. If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment, it is important that you are aware of the...
How to spot sexual harassment in the workplace
Modern workplaces have grown in many ways to provide greater gender equity, but women still face sexual harassment at stunning rates. Over half of women say they’ve experienced sexual harassment at work. Even more troubling is the leniency afforded the men who commit...
When does workplace bullying become harassment?
A hostile working environment negatively impacts the productivity of employees. It can have detrimental effects on the overall morale and hinder a company’s sense of professionalism. And victims of a hostile working environment may suffer significant psychological and...
Companies must be careful in determining who returns to the office
Businesses around the U.S. and globally are beginning to bring workers back to the office following the COVID-19 lockdown. Safety is a primary concern. Many companies have reconfigured their workspaces to increase social distancing and are limiting the number of...
Why quitting a job is not always a choice
Not everyone who leaves a job does so voluntarily. Sometimes, workers feel immense pressure to escape a work environment that is unfair, hostile or dangerous. When an employer essentially forces an employee to quit, the resignation signifies constructive discharge,...
Is your employer violating payday laws?
No one should be forced to work for free. When employers fail to pay workers, they violate a fundamental agreement. More importantly, payday violations threaten employee’s livelihoods and ability to care for themselves and their families. Every year, thousands of...
Lawmakers push anti-discrimination protection for LGBTQ Texans
A small but bipartisan group of Texas legislators is sponsoring a bill that would expand the state's anti-discrimination laws to include members of the LGBTQ community. The lawmakers are pushing the bill as an economic boost for Texas. Though Texas law prohibits...