We’ve discussed the rights and protections of employees in the workplace based on sex, pregnancy, the need to care for a loved one, etc. But what about employees who seek treatment for infertility? Do the laws that provide the previously listed rights and protections also apply to those suffering from this condition? If so, how […]
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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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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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An Employee’s Guide to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace No one should have to work in a place where she or he is treated poorly because of a personal characteristic, like sex, race, color, national origin, or religion. And, our laws set out to protect employees from having to work in such places. However, legal
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