As a former or active member of the United States military, National Guard, or Reserves, have you ever been asked during a job interview whether you suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? After completing a military tour, were you not given your predeployment civilian job back? Or do you believe your time in the uniformed […]
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Have you ever had to change or cancel plans with your family or friends due to an emergency at work? Or maybe you wish you could simply spend more time with your family instead of at work? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you may be struggling with your work-life balance,
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Some employees and job applicants are treated so poorly that they are literally the victims of crime. One Texas case illustrates that fact as well as the many complications that can get in the way of obtaining justice, especially in a crime as heinous as sexual assault. In 2011, a young female and recent high
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June that same-sex couples have as much a right to marry as opposite-sex couples do was a groundbreaking, historic event. Activists around the country worked for years through the political and judicial systems to have same-sex marriage recognized. Many may next target employment protections for those in the LGBT
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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by George H. W. Bush 25 years ago, on July 26, 1990. For many people, it was just another day, but it was a very different day for those with disabilities. It was the first federal legislation providing employment rights for most Americans with disabilities.
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Have you gotten into trouble or been fired because you complained on social media about your boss or employer? Or maybe you were reprimanded for “liking” a fellow co-worker’s Facebook post concerning a work-related issue? If either of these or a similar scenario has happened to you, you may have been subject to an illegal
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When it comes to protecting or helping caregivers, not all states are created equal. Federal laws, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, create a minimum level of employee benefits and rights (such as the minimum wage and protected unpaid family leave). However, states
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Working mothers and mothers-to-be have historically faced many more challenges and instances of workplace discrimination than their counterparts. Even today, in 2015, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is rampant. But in recent months, there have been positive signs that the times may be changing. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled in the Young vs.
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Earlier, we discussed the gender pay gap and its prevalence in the United States, even in the entertainment industry. We also mentioned a few attempts to reduce the compensation discrepancy, such as salary transparency. This was successfully used by Charlize Theron to receive equal pay with Chris Hemsworth in the soon-to-be-released movie, The Huntsman. However,
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No doubt you are familiar with the gender pay gap and how women often do not get paid the same as men for the same type of work. But did you know that this unequal treatment in pay also applies to women in Hollywood? This article will highlight some examples of such gender inequalities and
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