Rights of Employees with Mental Health Conditions
Federal lawâmost notably the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)âgrants certain employment rights to persons suffering from physical infirmities, such as impaired vision...
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?...
Reasons Why Employers Should Practice Good Documentation in the Office
When illegal termination cases and similar kinds of employment disputes reach the courts, the proceedings often turn into a parade of mutual...
How to Know if You Were Illegally Fired from Your Job
Getting fired from a job is an unpleasant experience, particularly when an employer decides to terminate without warning. Abrupt termination not only...
Are H-1B Work Visa Holders Eligible for FMLA Leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a federal law that protects the employment rights of workers in the...
4 Steps You’ll Need to Take Before Pursuing a Wrongful Termination Suit
The only thing worse than losing your job is losing your job for no reason at all or for an unjust reason....
Learn About Work Pay Discrimination
The Equal Pay Act prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of gender. Signed into federal law in 1963, the Equal Pay Act...
What Employees and Employers Should Know About Overtime
In most hourly working arrangements, federal and state labor laws require that overtime (1.5 times the employee's hourly rate) must be paid...
Understanding Whistlerblower Labor Laws in Georgia
Like employees in most states, Georgia employees are subject to âat-willâ employment, which means they can be terminated at any time for...
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...
Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
Life can be difficult for individuals who live with a physical or mental disability, and a large part of their struggle are...
Facts About Religious Discrimination and Harassment
In America, everyone has the right to worship freely according to his or her beliefs. Religious freedom is a constitutional right, and...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment is a serious workplace issue for both employers and employees. When an employee is sexually harassed, it can affect his...
Georgia’s At-Will Employment Doctrine
At-will employment in Georgia is a two-way street. Employees who become dissatisfied with their job have the freedom to resign their position...
To Complain or Not to Complain, That is the Question
When coworkers have different ideas about how to communicate or how to approach tasks at work, friction can result. Employees may take...
When Does a Workplace Qualify as Being Hostile?
You've probably heard the phrase âhostile workplace,â but you might not be certain what that actually means. More than just a nebulous...
Documenting Discrimination in the Workplace
Today's workplace has never been more diverse, and this could mean employees are more likely than ever to face discrimination because of...
How Can Employers Avoid Illegal Harassment in the Work Place?
Illegal harassment can be a difficult situation for any employer to manage. Even exercising particular care during the hiring process may not...
Veterans’ Rights in the Workplace
Disabled veterans seeking civilian jobs may face discrimination and exclusion, especially if they have service-related injuries or PTSD. Fortunately, veterans are a...
How to Spot Workplace Retaliation – Part 2
If you've recently taken part in a protected activity at your workplace (such as reporting or objecting to discrimination or harassment based...
Your Rights as a Disabled Employee in the Workplace
If you are a disabled person, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may protect you from workplace discrimination related to your disability....
Your Rights as a Pregnant Woman in the Workplace
Pregnancy can be a happy event in a woman's life, but it can also be a source of stress, worry, and fear...
LGBT Athletes Still Experience Harassment and Discrimination
Even with the recent number of LGBT professional athletes âcoming out,â and becoming actively and openly gay in their respective sports, there...