In today's world of high political awareness and activism, more and more people are standing up against discrimination and promoting fair treatment to everyone in every way at every place. Most companies have jumped on board, training managers and employees to avoid...
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Fewer company holiday parties due to sexual harassment concerns
If your workplace is hosting a party this holiday season, you may feel a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Perhaps you look forward to letting loose with your co-workers without worrying about work. Maybe you are not sure what to get for your secret Santa...
What is wrongful termination?
One issue many employees do not have a full understanding of is Minnesota’s at-will employment policies. Under the law, employees can leave their jobs for any reason they want, and employers can fire them for most reasons without consequence. Working as an at-will...
Protections for harassment victims mitigate risks of reporting
Workplace harassment is a factor in every industry, but not all employees are comfortable speaking up about the harassment they experience at work.The potential outcomes of exposing harassment may seem negative, based on the risks of reporting illegal behavior....
4 signs of wrongful termination
Losing your job is a frustrating and often demoralizing experience. Reading a letter or having a meeting with your boss and learning you are getting fired is never fun. You may even feel like the process is unfair.Did you know that there are certain illegal...
Could promotion-related discrimination be in your workplace?
When it comes to promotion, employers usually say they want the best and brightest to manage and lead teams. They may also claim to want a diverse set of managers, as different life experiences mean more creativity and more out-of-the-box solutions.In reality,...
FAQs about pregnancy discrimination
Many working women become pregnant at some point. Due to the fact that pregnancy is so common, there are laws that protect working pregnant women from discrimination. The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act is the main law that exists to serve this purpose.If...
3 tips for taking action against a hostile work environment
You spend the majority of your time at work, so it should not be a place where you feel threatened or harassed. Unfortunately, many people face this type of treatment on a daily basis in their workplaces. A hostile work environment is defined as an environment in...
Why female bosses may seem to treat women unfairly
Having more female leaders in the workplace is a good thing, and studies show that it tends to lead to overall decreases in gender bias with a company. That said, some work environments are more toxic than others. In such situations, female bosses could be more...
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