Protecting the rights and interests of individuals, businesses and families across Delaware.
You apply for a new role at your company and see a salary range far above your current pay. The job appears to involve work much like yours, and the new hires earning more are a different gender or race. That discovery can leave you questioning whether your pay...
Workers who report illegal or unsafe practices can face pushback from their employer. Knowing the warning signs of a possible whistleblower case can help protect your rights and safety on the job. Certain changes at work may show that reporting wrongdoing has caused...
Workplace retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for asserting their legal rights or reporting wrongdoing. Recognizing these actions helps maintain a fair and safe work environment. Retaliation can take many forms, ranging from subtle changes to...
Workplace harassment can disrupt a safe and respectful environment. Delaware law requires employers to address harassment complaints promptly. Reporting harassment properly helps ensure the workplace remains professional and secure for all employees. Identify the...
Harassment does not only affect traditional employees. Gig workers, like drivers, delivery couriers, and freelancers, face many of the same challenges but often without the same workplace protections. This raises an important question: do anti-harassment policies...
Many workplaces now rely on electronic communication instead of paper to share important benefit information. Plan administrators save time and reduce costs when they use digital methods. But they also carry the responsibility to make sure employees receive and...
ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It sets rules for certain workplace benefits, including retirement and health plans. The law aims to protect employees and their families by ensuring benefits meet promised standards and remain...
Employees who report illegal or unsafe activities need protection. The Delaware Whistleblowers' Protection Act (DWPA) gives workers legal safeguards when they speak up. Knowing these rules helps employees report problems without fearing punishment or losing their...
Flirting often feels playful or lighthearted, but there is a line where it stops being harmless and becomes inappropriate. Understanding that line is important in any setting, especially at work or school, where respect and professionalism should come first. The role...
Losing a job is not the only way unfair treatment shows up at work. Sometimes, instead of firing someone, an employer pushes them down the ladder through a demotion. This raises an important question: can a demotion count as wrongful termination? When a demotion...