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There are two major players in every workplace discrimination case: the employee and the employer. But another key piece that goes into making sure employees have fair protections is the government oversight and investigation that comes with a claim. But what if it...
You have several rights as an employee, one of which is the right to be free of employee discrimination. Discrimination can include a number of actions, such as harassment and retaliation. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, retaliation is...
When your employer terminates your employment, you may qualify for a generous severance package. Before accepting any severance agreement, however, you must make sure that the arrangement serves your best interests as you decide on your next move. These are the...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission aims to set forth guidance that protects employees against unfair or illegal practices by companies or coworkers. Some of the EEOC's guidelines relate to harassment or discrimination in the workplace. One problem employees...
A legal action filed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleged that a major national bank engaged in discrimination in its hiring practices. To secure federal contracts, companies must not discriminate against employees or applicants. This may...
While you enjoy working for your Texas-based employer, you sometimes get the feeling that your boss may take advantage of you. Does your employer violate workplace laws? U.S. News & World Report explains employment laws that companies commonly violate. Learn more...
MarketWatch reports that workers filed over 39,000 retaliation charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2019. These claims represent roughly 54% of all charges submitted to the EEOC that year. Retaliation often occurs when an employee becomes a...
Severance agreements must comply with certain government requirements. For departing employees 40 years of age or older, severance agreements must conform to the rules established under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, among others. EEOC language rules A...
Sexual harassment creates many hardships for victims and their loved ones. Sometimes, mistreatment presents a number of problems for victims in terms of their career, but there are many other ways in which people suffer, especially from a mental standpoint. For...
In workspaces across the country, discrimination is a major problem. Likewise, wage and hour violations occur far too frequently and in some instances, employees experience both of these hardships at the same time. For example, some people are denied overtime or not...
