Employment Discrimination

Workplace retaliation refers to an employer punishing or taking a negative action against an employee for participating in “protected activity,” such as – filing a charge or complaint with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) bodybeing a witness to an investigationrefusing to follow any instructions that may result...

Sexual harassment at work is not only wrong, it is illegal. Federal law defines two types of sexual harassment in the workplace. Quid Pro: refers to promises or threats made by an employer/decision maker, based on sexual favors.Hostile Environment: refers to creates an unpleasant or hostile work...

Many people are not aware of the special rule for telecommuters in seeking FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) rights. If you work from home, you may be entitled to FMLA coverage if you meet the other qualifications. Most employees know that they are covered under the...