Sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality in workplaces. While it is a subject often associated with women, men can be victims too. Understanding the challenges male victims face and shedding light on their experiences is crucial in building a workplace culture that...
Month: January 2024
Signs that your employer’s non-compete is unenforceable
Non-compete agreements aim to restrict an employee's ability to work for a competitor after leaving their current job. However, some provisions in these agreements can be overly broad and unenforceable. As an employee, it is important to understand when a non-compete...
Signs of whistleblower retaliation
Whistleblowers exist in every industry but the laws and government departments that handle each complaint vary. It depends on what the issue is at the heart of the complaint. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration had 1,891 whistleblower...
Can my employer fire me for being a smoker?
While smokers are in the minority at most workplaces, they still account for a significant portion of the population. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 28.3 million adults in the United States smoked cigarettes in 2021. Whether your employer can stop...