Persons of color know this scenario all too well: They adopt an ethnic hairstyle only to be told by their employer in Delaware that they must change their hair or risk losing their jobs. However, Delaware is one of 12 states that has enacted the CROWN Act, an...
Whistleblowers reveal information that is illegal, a danger to others or an abuse of authority. They may also come forward if someone is breaking regulations, wasting funds or mismanaging. Delaware has laws to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and reward them...
Residents of Wilmington and nearby areas of Delaware may want to learn more about the reporting of sexual harassment. According to a survey, many employees do not trust their Human Resources department when it comes to making complaints. Sexual harassment is illegal;...
Doing the right thing is not always easy. You may know your employer is doing something wrong but might be fearful that you are risking your livelihood. There are protections to support people willing to uncover illegal activity and other mistrustful behavior on both...
Failing to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled employees can lead to fines for Delaware corporations. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that companies who hire disabled workers have in place--or be willing to institute--accommodations that help...
After a severe injury or illness, the long-term disability (LTD) benefits your employer provides you with can be the essential benefit you need to get by. While the benefit may be specifically for this kind of situation, earning the benefit may not be as easy as you...
Delaware employers typically enjoy significant leeway when it comes to managing their workers. However, they are not allowed to terminate employees for any reason that violates local, state or federal law. If you have been a victim of wrongful termination, you may be...
Inappropriate behavior and incidents of sexual harassment could contribute to a hostile work environment at a Delaware office. Assumptions that sexual harassment only happens in specific industries might be incorrect, as incidents occur in many business environments....
Sexual harassment remains a problem in the workplace even decades after lawmakers established sanctions against such behavior. As time progress, technology changes, and the workplace environment may change. Many employees and contractors work at home and access...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is designed to protect retirees who are entitled to collect employee benefits. However, the insurer has the right to deny any claim if the applicant cannot show proof of a qualifying medical condition or if the claim...
