Legal Protection For Workers
Whether you are currently pregnant, you recently gave birth or you want to have a child in the near future, pregnancy discrimination could affect you in different ways. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pregnancy discrimination can involve...
The Family Medical Leave Act is a federal rule allowing workers time off for family or medical needs. It requires employers to allow the leave and hold the employee's job until he or she returns. The FMLA is generally available, but there are some restrictions. Not...
The digital workplace is a new environment for many people, and with it comes both innovative ways of interacting and unique types of problems. Some sets of problems persist from older workplaces, however. This includes sexual harassment. Threats and coercion ADP...
Going to a job should not prove any more stressful than necessary. However, if you find yourself experiencing physiological responses, the office may prove toxic. A toxic work environment is more than feeling pressure or stress. It is a constant state of unrest, often...
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) protects pregnant women from unfair treatment in the workplace. While it identifies pregnancy and childbirth as covered conditions, it also mentions related medical conditions. This term is vague, and many women might not know...
When illegal activities occur at a workplace, sometimes an honest employee alerts law enforcement to the situation. While this is a noble act, unfortunately some whistleblowers face adverse actions from their employers. However, given that retaliation is illegal under...
You should not lose your job by exposing illegal actions at your workplace. Sometimes employers retaliate against whistleblowers by concocting an excuse to fire them. However, employers have various obligations towards their workers. Sudden termination of your job...
For many people in professional work settings, uniforms still make up a big part of workplace culture. And for women, these uniforms can sometimes seem tighter fitting and slimmer than most. This potentially creates a problem when a pregnant worker is no longer able...
Federal law allows you to take time away from work when you have a family or personal emergency situation under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The FMLA safeguards your job for you, meaning your employer cannot fire you while you are out under FMLA. The Department...
Breastfeeding can be a bonding experience for both mother and baby, as well as provide health benefits to the baby. Both the World Health Organization and UNICEF recommend that all mothers try to breastfeed their babies for as long as possible. If you wish to pump...