It shouldn’t be your responsibility to ensure you are safe from sexual harassment in any workplace, but the sad truth is that even good employers can’t be everywhere. Sometimes, you…
Some people don’t speak out against illegal behaviors where they work because they are afraid of being fired, demoted or retaliated against at work. The fact of the matter is…
No one wants to work in a hostile environment, and constant sexist comments can contribute to hostility. Employers must work to create an environment that is safe for all workers,…
Sexual harassment doesn’t just refer to quid pro quo harassment these days, and there are a number of activities that could be considered harassment in the workplace. If you feel…
Retaliation was the topic that we covered in our previous blog post. If you recall, we discussed how employees who are whistleblowers have specific rights that prevent the employer from…
In the case of a whistleblower situation, retaliation occurs if an employer or person of authority takes action against the employee solely because he or she brought information to light…
After being let go for any number of reasons, it’s not uncommon for an employee to feel bitterness or anger toward an employer. If the employee feels he or she…
Over the past few years, several news outlets have highlighted a concern in the janitorial industry. Specifically, the news stories discussed a high rate of sexual harassment in the industry,…
Quid pro quo is Latin for “this for that.” Quid pro quo harassment occurs when someone demands an inappropriate thing for a favor or something of value in the workplace.…
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 says that businesses cannot discriminate in providing wages to people who are performing equal work based on gender. That means that individuals who are…