Sexual Harassment Part 4 â Sexual Harassment in the Manufacturing Industry
In the first three articles in our series on sexual harassment in the workplace, we have looked at the medical industry, hospitality...
Sexual Harassment Part 3: Sexual Harassment in the Retail Industry
Last month, we talked about sexual harassment in the hospitality industry and the unique circumstances that put hospitality workers in greater danger...
Guard Misconduct in Alabama Prisons
Prison can be a very frightening place. Most prisons are overcrowded, and there is often rampant violence among inmates, which can cause...
What are the Most Common Violations against Tip Earning Employees?
Waiters, waitresses, bartenders, delivery drivers, and many others in the hospitality industry depend on tips for their living. In fact, many tipped...
Sexual Harassment Part 2: Sexual Harassment in the Hospitality Industry
Last time, we talked about sexual harassment in the medical field and the dire need for reforms to give female health professionals...
Sexual Harassment in the Medical Field
Gender inequality has existed in the medical field for centuries. It took until the mid-1850s before the first woman was admitted to...
Alabama Housing Discrimination Lawyer
The Federal Fair Housing Act protects the rights of individuals to obtain access to housing without discrimination. Housing discrimination is also illegal...
HR Employees can be victims of Retaliation, Too
Many employees view Human Resources as the enemy, helping management to carry out unfair or discriminatory policies. Did you know that Human...
5 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has been around since 1967. And while this law was a good step in protecting...
I Believe my Rights have been Violated in the Workplace – What Can I do About It?
Employees who face a difficult work environment are typically under a great deal of stress, and they often have a hard time...
Amanda Farahany in Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Resign or Wait For Termination
Most people who call our office are at their wit's end. They think they a termination is coming, they are being harassed,...
What to Expect When You File a Discrimination Case
When you have been the subject of employment discrimination, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Complex federal and state...
Keys to Using FMLA
When you have a medical condition that requires you to leave work for a while, it can be a scary proposition. Will...
Getting the Pay You Deserve
Everyone knows about overtime. If you work more than 40 hours, you get overtime, right? Not necessarily. There are a lot of...
What Are the Legal Responsibilities of Your Human Resources Department?
In many companies, the Human Resources (HR) department may not garner much respect. Perceptions about HR may include feelings that HR is...
Rates of Dismissal by Summary Judgement in Employment Discrimination Cases
This study was a featured article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct 18, 2013. Read the original article. Justice at Work is...
Military Servicemember Employment Rights: Do You Know Them?
For those serving in the Armed Forces, change is just part of life. Military Service member Employment Rights: Do You Know Them?...
How to File a Complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work, you should consult an employment lawyer as soon as possible. If...
Executive Compensation
In most occupations, it's a fairly simple matter for job applicants to negotiate the salary they want. Typically, there is a reasonable...
Sexual Harassment in the Tech Industry
Has the Tech Industry (and the Workplace) Improved? When the topic of sexual harassment is brought up in the workplace, it is...
The Gender Pay Gap: A Look at the Numbers
While you may be aware of the gender pay gap in the U.S., looking at the numbers can delineate just how big...
A Look at EEOC-Enforced Laws: 9 Prohibited Practices for Employers (Pt. 1)
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the authority that oversees the enforcement of U.S. laws prohibiting various kinds of workplace...
Pregnancy Discrimination and Light Duty
Being pregnant is difficult, occasionally frustrating work! One of the frustrations that comes with being pregnant is the physical limitations such pregnancy...