Employment Law Basics

Sexual orientation is a protected class, just like race or gender, meaning employers cannot discriminate against workers due to...

Sometimes, people use the term “hostile work environment” in reference to nearly any unpleasant work situation: A rude boss, obnoxious...

It is common knowledge that discrimination is illegal in the workplace. However, many workers remain confused in regard to what this...

There are federal laws that protect employees of federal agencies and those applying to work at them from discrimination. That means...

It can be very frustrating and disheartening to feel as though you are not getting the pay or the work that you believe you are entitled...

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is in place to create and enforce protections for employees. One of the...

Although there are many laws in place with a goal to prevent discrimination in the workplace in the United States, the sad fact is that...

Workers often notice safety issues and still elect to say nothing. For instance, an employer denies workers proper fall protection gear,...

You may have heard the term but may not know exactly what it means. If you are an employee facing discrimination or harassment at work,...

Federal and state laws protect workers from retaliation if they file a complaint or become a whistleblower. Far too often, however,...