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Employment / Labor
06Oct

Gossip and Rumors at Work: Not as Harmless as You Might Think

Amanda Farahany is featured in Women's Business Daily this week on the the legal implications of workplace gossip. It may seem harmless...

18Sep

What Women Need to Know About Equal Pay Claims

f you believe you are being paid less than your male counterparts for doing the same work when it's clear you have...

21Apr

What is a Pretext Firing?

You may have heard the term “pretext” when discussing workplace discrimination or a wrongful termination. So, what exactly is a pretext? A...

working with cancer
03Sep

Working with Cancer: What Are Your Rights?

Cancer is a serious affliction. Even when cancer treatment successfully halts the disease, the recovery process can take months or years. In...

paternity leave
03May

Paternity Leave and the Options for Dads

The birth of a child is a major event in a couple’s life. It’s only natural that the arrival of a child...

women and equality in the workplace
12Apr

The History of Women & Equality in the Workplace

Contrary to widespread belief, women have been employed outside the home since well before the advent of modern times. It is true,...

gender discrimination
02Nov

The Negative Effects of Gender Discrimination

The Effects of Discrimination On the Basis of Sex According to research conducted by Lean In, 73% of women still experience conduct...

Different Types of Workplace Harassment
25May

Different Types of Workplace Harassment

There are different forms of harassment in the workplace. While most people might think sexual harassment is the only one, they would...

age discrimination
14Mar

Why Age Discrimination Is Worse for Women

With people living longer lives, there is a higher demand for jobs from older people of both sexes. However, when it comes...

20Feb

Your Company’s FMLA Violations Could Affect Your Career

If you're having a baby, recovering from a surgery, or preparing your spouse for military leave, you may be covered under the...

defamation of character
05Dec

Defamation of Character in the Workplace And Beyond

Whether you’re a public figure or a private citizen, at some time in your life, someone is likely going to say something...

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