Year: 2018
Understanding constructive discharge
Have you ever heard someone say, "I was forced to quit," when talking about a job? If so, you may be hearing about a constructive discharge. A constructive discharge happens when an employer makes the job absolutely unbearable for an employee -- to the point that no...
What can you do to stop workplace sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment at work is actually everyone's problem -- not just management's and not just the victim's. When someone's being victimized, it can make the atmosphere at work toxic for all. What, however, are you supposed to do about it? If you aren't in a position...
Racial discrimination and the job application process
What's it like applying for a job when you aren't a white male? It depends. First you have to get to an interview -- but that is far less likely to happen if you happen to have a name that doesn't "sound" white. Assuming you can make it that far, how you have to...
Sexual harassment is everyone’s workplace problem
Sexual harassment has been in the news almost daily as of late, due to what seems like a ceaseless array of allegations coming out of Hollywood and the "Me Too" movement gaining force. More than ever, people are starting to realize that sexual harassment in the...
How do you document sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a significant problem. Thousands of incidents are reported every year, and many more incidents likely go undiscovered because the victims are afraid to speak out. Who will believe them? How will they prove their case in court? The...
How to tell if you’ve been wrongfully fired from your job
If you were suddenly fired, it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether your termination was just unfair or outright illegal. If it was illegal, you have the right to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Here are some things you should know. 1. There are all sorts...