Discrimination
What Laws Exist That Protect Equal Pay for Women?
The battle to ensure equal pay for work of equal value for women has been taking place for over 150 years. Even during the days of the Civil War, when women working for the federal government were paid half the salary of their male counterparts, objections were being raised (unsuccessfully) …
What To Do If You’re in a Hostile Work Environment
Work is a reality for most Americans. Most people go to work so they have money to pay their bills, support their family and afford luxuries. Work is a necessity, but in some ways it’s also a right. It’s …
Can I Be Fired for Going to Rehab?
Maybe you’ve thought about rehab for some time now. You know your substance abuse has become a problem, that it interferes with your work and your relationships. Is it alcohol addiction? Heroin? Prescription drugs?
You know that you need help. A rehabilitation program could help you turn your life around.…
Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace
For someone with a mental health disorder, finding a way to cope on the job can be challenging. Unlike a physical disability, which is often easily observable and obvious to employers and coworkers, a disabling mental condition is much more difficult to recognize. Employers and coworkers may work with someone …
Can You Be Fired for Supporting a Coworkers’ Discrimination Claim?
Discrimination can occur in any workplace. When it happens to a colleague, you may be asked to support their claim. If you have seen evidence of workplace harassment, unfair demotion or dismissal due to discrimination based on a worker’s sex, race, religion, sexual orientation or other characteristics, you may want …