For better or for worse, social media’s influence has been felt in almost all aspects of society and life, including the workplace. You probably already understand that what you put online can harm your employment prospects. Just ask Ken Jennings and his lost chance to host Jeopardy! due to controversial tweets he made years ago. […]
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Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about President Biden’s new vaccine requirements for federal workers and many private employers. Given the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines, it’s understandable that mandating their use is a logical next step in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. But given the difficulty many employers face in getting their employees vaccinated, it’s
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Earlier this month, several prominent U.S. gymnasts testified before Congress where they discussed the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar. But what received much of the media attention was the fact that the FBI failed to adequately investigate the complaints made into Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse. Sadly, what the U.S. gymnasts described is all too common,
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You’re probably already well aware that an employer can’t discriminate against you because of your race. But what happens if the racial discrimination doesn’t take the form of an adverse employment action but instead involves treating another employer better than you because of their race? The short answer is that such behavior is largely illegal
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When it comes to wage violations, a common legal issue is whether the worker is an employee covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). This law offers a multitude of legal rights to eligible workers. Some of the most prominent include: Federal minimum wage Overtime pay The 40-hour workweek standard But only
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The coronavirus has been around for a while and it seems like it’ll be around for a little while longer. Luckily, we have some effective vaccines. This means more people can survive a coronavirus infection and reduce the risk of it spreading. But the more people that survive the coronavirus, the more likely we’ll have
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In most discrimination or retaliation employment cases, the harm suffered is pretty clear. Maybe you get denied a pay raise. Perhaps your boss touched you inappropriately. Or in one of the most obvious cases, you’re denied a new job or get fired from your current one. These are all examples of adverse employment actions. These
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Many of us love our jobs. Whether it’s what we do or whom we work with, we enjoy going in to work each day. But sometimes, work can become miserable. Perhaps there’s new management that likes to make fun of your age. Or maybe you’re asked to break the law. There may suddenly be a
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Advancements in technology have brought about many changes for modern society. These have affected various aspects of our life, including the workplace. One way in particular has been with keeping track of employee attendance and hours worked. The Good Ol’ Days of Hourly Work One of the older methods employers use to keep track of
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It might be an understatement, but it’s safe to say that the coronavirus dramatically affected the employment landscape. One of the biggest ways is in the increase in telecommuting and the workers’ desire to continue using it. For example, almost 40% of workers say they would consider quitting their current job if they couldn’t continue
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