State and federal laws help to protect you from discriminatory practices by an employer. But even some situations could still lead to termination due to a protected issue. For example, there are situations where it is legal to fire someone because they have an...
Wrongful termination is a widely used phrase that has given way to a lot of misconceptions. Unfortunately, these misconceptions lead to mistakes in pursuing wrongful termination cases. If you were recently terminated from a job, you might wonder if you have a wrongful...
One of the reasons why many people do not come forward about sexual harassment is they feel nobody will believe them or they will end up in a situation where it is their word against the harasser's word. The key to avoiding this dilemma is to gather evidence. There...
Under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, you have the right to equal treatment no matter where you come from. If you feel your employer or potential employer treated you unfavorably because of your ethnic background, you may have a discrimination claim....
The concept of a whistleblower can be a bit confusing. Whistleblowers exist in business and government. They involve an employee who reports something about an employer. Typically, a whistleblower is reporting illegal activity or actions by the employer that could put...
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for employers to see an ethnic hairstyle and not understand the cultural significance of it, thus opting to tell an employee to change it immediately or risk termination. However, Delaware recently introduced some additional...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 protects your retirement plan from abuse, fraud and mismanagement. Under ERISA, the people who manage your retirement plan have certain duties, including fiduciary responsibility. If you have a retirement account,...
If you have worked from home over the past couple of years, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 18% of American workers claimed to work remotely in 2021. Working from home has its benefits and drawbacks, of course. Even...
In the U.S., all people have freedom of religion. Freedom of religion includes all organized religions and smaller religious or moral beliefs. Your employer, supervisor and colleagues cannot treat you differently because of your religion. Additionally, your employer...
Reporting illegal or discriminatory activity in the workplace requires a lot of courage. Using caution in selecting a strategy can help you protect your career from collateral damage. If people find out that you exposed the truth, they might retaliate against you....
