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Losing one's job is a distressing experience, especially under unfair circumstances. Wrongful termination is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for employees and their families. Many situations may lead to wrongful termination. One of these is when...
A hostile work environment is one where any employee feels uncomfortable or unsafe. The behavior of their co-workers or supervisors affects the employee’s ability to work effectively. One of the worst reasons an employee may feel their work environment is hostile is...
When businesses expand their operations, one of the most critical steps is to enter into contracts with new employees, vendors and customers. While contracts provide a framework for mutually beneficial relationships, they can also lead to disputes if one party fails...
Hostile work environments are unfortunately all too common in today's workplaces. Many factors, such as discrimination, harassment or retaliation, can create them. Employees subjected to a hostile work environment may feel powerless and unsure how to proceed. They may...
Fear of retaliation is a serious problem that hinders many workers from reporting discrimination, harassment or other unlawful behavior in the workplace. It can take many forms, such as termination, demotion or other forms of disciplinary action. But when an employer...
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer ends a worker’s employment in a manner that breaches the law. One way to fight wrongful termination is to read your employment contract’s terms and keep a copy of this document. The importance of your employee contract Your...
Certain situations, such as unforeseen layoffs and abrupt company restructuring, force companies to part ways with their employees. While the law does not require an employer to provide severance pay to its leaving employees, it has been a practice in a lot of...
Going to court over compensation issues can be stressful, especially for the average employee with limited resources to fund representation. However, the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) offers an alternative that does not require litigation: mediation. What is...
After establishing their skills, experience and potential, most workers naturally think their age is the least of their concerns in the workplace. Unfortunately, age discrimination is still rampant in the workforce today. Age discrimination can swing both ways. Senior...
Before you can start working at a new job, you must read and sign your employment contract. It generally contains standard clauses about your new position, including your job description, grounds for termination, compensation details, non-compete restrictions and...