Dads in Tech In today’s episode of Parents at Work, Tom Spiggle and co-host, Lori Mihalich-Levin, introduce us to two moms in the performing arts, Rachel Spencer Hewitt and Roberta Pereira. Rachel details her personal challenges as a working mom and the logistics of trying to find acting work while juggling new motherhood. Roberta addresses […]
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According to recent polls released from Gallup, the majority of Americans are in favor of new civil rights protections for the LGBTQ community. Specifically, 53 percent of Americans believe that new laws are needed for LGBTQ people, up 2 percent from 2017. Furthermore, the overwhelming majority of Americans believe the LGBTQ community should have equal
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More and more Americans nowadays are beginning to transition into the gig economy, ranging from construction jobs to web development. Rapid development in technology is making it easier to make that transition, and it has led over a third of the American population joining the gig economy as independent contractors, seeking more flexible hours, independence,
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Being a father is hard work. Between household chores, being a chauffeur for the kids, and attending your children’s extracurricular activities, there’s not much time to devote to yourself. The Spiggle Law Firm supports fathers in all their efforts to balance family life and work. That is why this year we sponsored the Run 4
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the moms in our lives who go above and beyond for those they love. That’s why this year The Spiggle Law Firm is excited to have sponsored the Run 4 Your Mom Mother’s Day Four Miler on Sunday, May 12 at Fletcher’s Cove in Washington, DC. The race
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Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) have been used to hold corporations accountable for wrongdoing without hurting the liable company’s public image. In the past, corporations used NDAs as a way to protect company secrets or sensitive information. In recent years, though, it has become apparent that individuals abuse NDAs to protect themselves from being held accountable for
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As astonishing as the fact may seem, women continue to suffer from pregnancy discrimination even in today’s world. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that 31,000 pregnancy discrimination charges were filed between 2011 and 2015. Even worse, this number only includes the reported cases—there are certainly other women who do not file charges or enter
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In the struggle for gender equality in the workplace, there are several laws in particular that have aided women in the battle. The Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938 ensures that both men and women earn at least a minimum wage. The current minimum wage hasn’t been able to match the standard of living, but
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A little over a year ago, Fox News lost two of its top leaders, host Bill O’Reilly and founder Roger Ailes. Both men were fired over sexual harassment accusations. This was a great victory for women working at Fox News, but many other women are still facing similar adversity in other companies. There are several
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Despite the rights granted by the Family Medical Act and the Equal Pay Act, there is so much more companies can do to make it better for working mothers. The Family Leave Act allows employees to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave, but it only applies to companies with 50 or more employees, and only
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