Employees, especially women and diverse workers, may feel they are more likely to experience uncomfortable situations, unsolicited sexual comments and inappropriate behaviors from co-workers, supervisors and executives in certain industries or workplaces. It may not...
Employment Law
Common examples of reasonable accommodations
The benefits of a diverse workforce have been well-documented. In the U.S., disabled workers have a host of legal protections. For example, they can request reasonable accommodations. These are reasonable measures that an employee must take (unless they would cause...
Warning signs that a layoff was really wrongful termination
Many wrongful termination lawsuits begin with a termination affecting one employee. A worker loses their job and believes that the company either discriminated against them or retaliated against them when it decided to fire them. The terminated worker may be able to...
3 questions employers cannot ask you about
Getting hired at any job requires a rigorous interview process. An employer may ask many questions about you and your history. They may ask about your work history. They may ask what type of responsibilities and roles you took on at your prior jobs. You may also be...
How AI may be discriminatory in hiring practices
AI has changed the majority of industries. Many companies have also started to use AI in their hiring processes. This has several benefits, mainly that it is efficient and cost-effective. Nonetheless, there are drawbacks. AI cannot form human connections, meaning...