Legal Protection For Workers
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that protects employees who need to take unpaid leave. To qualify for FMLA benefits, an employee must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months, completed 1,250 hours of work in the past year and worked at...
Pregnant workers face discrimination at many workplaces across the nation. This discrimination often comes in different forms, too. One of many forms is "icing out" a worker. But what exactly does this mean? What does it mean to be "iced out"? Icing someone out...
Unfortunately, discrimination against protected parties still happens on a daily basis at workplaces nationwide. This includes discrimination against pregnant workers. Despite the many benefits that technology obviously brings to the workplace, it can also cause...
Workplace discrimination remains an all-too-common problem in the U.S. In fact, according to statistics from NASDAQ, more than half of workers claim to have experienced it directly. Even more workers say they have witnessed illegal workplace discrimination happen to...
Pregnancy discrimination is an unfortunate reality in certain workplaces in California and all across the country. Malicious employers might use your pregnancy as an excuse to hinder your career or simply to cause you undue stress. One way this harmful behavior might...
The Family Medical Leave Act went into effect in 1993. Since that time the law has helped countless workers not have to choose between the well-being of their family and their ability to retain employment. A number of special events will celebrate the accomplishments...
In California, certain laws prevent mistreatment by employers due to pregnancy. Part of these protections entails pregnancy disability leave (PDL), which provides workers with time off while also preserving their employment. Workers must understand what this law...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reminds employees and employers alike that sexual harassment in the workplace violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC keeps detailed records concerning charges of sexual harassment, noting that...
Caretaking responsibilities can require a lot of time and mental aptitude. Trying to juggle your job on top of helping an injured or ill loved one could increase your stress significantly. When you understand which circumstances FMLA laws cover, you can take full...
Sexual harassment can have lasting repercussions on both individuals and businesses. Employers who tolerate inappropriate behavior may notice an increase in hostility and a reduction in productivity. Being the victim of sexual harassment could threaten your well-being...