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Can I Lose My Job For Taking Care Of My Loved One?

If you are caring for a loved one who is seriously ill or disabled, you know that it requires many hours and tireless dedication. This obligation will likely conflict with…

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Your Employer Can’t Retaliate Against You For . . .

In many cases, if you fail to show up for work or simply don’t do your job to agreed upon parameters, your employer can fire you or take other disciplinary…

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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment: What Is It?

Sexual harassment scenarios can be divided into two broad categories, one of them being quid pro quo harassment. This is often the easiest to identify as a victim, but it’s…

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Governor Vetoes Bill To Extend Family Leave Rights At Small Businesses

The United States is thought of a leader in many areas, but we appear to be behind on one issue: family leave. The U.S. is currently the only industrialized country…

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Bartender Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination

A bartender from Los Angeles, California, is seeking compensation for wrongful termination after she was allegedly fired from her job for wearing outfits that were too conservative. The woman, who…

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Sexual Orientation Is No Reason For Discrimination

Your sexual orientation — or how you identify with regard to gender — isn’t really your employer’s business. If you do a good job and stay within the parameters of…

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Head Of Park In California Accused Of Allowing Toxic Workplace

A man is stepping down after seven years as the head of a national park in California after allegations that he allowed a toxic and hostile workplace. The man reportedly…

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Nonprofit Worker Sues Over Sexual Harassment

A worker for a California nonprofit agency is filing suit, alleging that she was sexually harassed and that her employer did nothing to stop the occurrences. Her suit further alleges…

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Don’t Lead Someone On In The Workplace; Be Direct When Needed

Yes, there’s a difference between quid pro quo sexual harassment and someone mooning over you in the workplace. The first is illegal and you have a lot of legal protection…

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What Can You Not Be Fired For?

Federal laws protect most employees from being fired as an act of retaliation on the part of the employer. This protection only comes into play in certain circumstances, though. Here…

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