Employers have an obligation to maintain a supportive workplace. This entails addressing discrimination issues directly, which can help avoid the creation of a hostile work environment. While some instances of racism and sexism in the workplace are blatant, others fly...
Getting a job at a young age can give motivation and purpose to minors. However, employers must uphold lawful practices when hiring and employing young people. Education about law requirements for minors can help workers and their families advocate for fairness. With...
All workers desire job security, as it provides both financial stability and peace of mind. Unfortunately, many states, including Ohio, operate under at-will employment laws. Understanding these laws is crucial to ensure your employer conducts itself appropriately...
Pregnancy is often a wonderful time for expecting mothers and their loved ones, but it can also come with quite a few complications, particularly in the workplace. That is why there are federal laws in place that prohibit pregnancy discrimination in all its forms. It...
For pregnant women and their families, discrimination at work can create a series of difficulties. Aside from the potential financial consequences of discrimination, which could include a demotion, denied benefits or wrongful termination, many other hardships can...
Women who struggle with infertility may look to surrogacy as a way to expand their family. Ideally, working with a surrogate should not produce any problems. Unfortunately, sometimes disputes break out between a family and the surrogate. While there is no guarantee...
Every year, countless individuals fall prey to Ponzi schemes, losing substantial amounts of money in the process. These fraudulent investment strategies lure victims with promises of high returns with little risk. Understanding Ponzi schemes and their telltale signs...
Discrimination in the workplace can take on many forms, including how one's age causes certain perceptions in others that can affect older employees in a negative way, According to the American Association of Retired Persons, ageist assumptions and stereotypes can...
If you have a disability, you undoubtedly know just how difficult it can be to find and keep a good job. Still, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20% of individuals with disabilities have gainful employment. These workers often need their...
If you are pregnant, you may feel excited about what is to come as you anticipate growing your family in the coming months. But as you continue to go to work, you may worry about your employer discriminating against you because of your pregnancy. According to the U.S....