Some have been calling 2018 the year of the woman. The truth is that more often than not, women are the group suffering the effects of workplace sexual harassment. Anyone can be affected, but predominantly, women are the victims of the unwanted sexual advances. Sexual...
Month: March 2018
Four signs that you were wrongfully terminated
When you are fired it can feel like it came out of nowhere and you are left grappling for answers. However, a surprise firing can also turn out to be wrongful termination if you are familiar with the signs.Anyone fired for inappropriate and illegal reasons has a case....
When is a noncompete agreement the right choice?
Every successful company has their own way of doing things. It gives them an edge in a crowded marketplace. Protecting that edge is a big part of why noncompete agreements are made, but there a line where self-protection becomes an illegal handicap.As we've written...
Gender discrimination lawsuit against Microsoft reveals issues
Microsoft has been at the center of a major lawsuit regarding gender discrimination in recent years, and the lawsuit has just caused some critical information to leak out regarding the company's handling of internal complaints related to gender discrimination. This is...
Does that text from your boss mean what you think it does?
Images leave a lot up to the imagination when attempting to understand their meaning. Just as art is subjective, so are emojis. Getting a text from your boss with a rocket followed by a flower and ending with a winky face might seem harmless but the meaning behind it...
Awareness of employment discrimination is increasing
The Federal Civil Rights Law forbids workplace discrimination based on race, color, gender, nationality and religion. It is meant to protect employees' civil rights by making discrimination based on these factors illegal. The act, also known as Title VII, was enacted...