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It has become increasingly difficult for women to continue their career after having a baby, even though there are laws in the United States that make sure women do not have to choose between their family and their career. According to the law, employers are prohibited from making hiring, firing and promoting decisions based on whether an employee is pregnant.…
Sometimes employees have to work with the added stress of knowing that an illegal activity is taking place at their organization. In some cases, employees cannot take the added pressure and choose to whistleblow against their employees. It is difficult to decide what decision to make because you could risk losing your job or face retaliation from your employer. You…
There are several laws in place that prohibit discrimination at the workplace. But that does not always guarantee that there will be diversity within a company’s workforce. Affirmative action plans are set up in order to reach out to certain minority groups that are underrepresented within an organizational workforce. Private companies have their own methodology when creating affirmative action plans,…
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), all employers must pay their employees on time. Sometimes employers find it difficult to send wages on time, which creates complications. The law gives employees the right to make a complaint against their employer in case such a situation occurs. It is likely that the court will ask the employer to pay…
Performance goals are common in the workplace. Most businesses rely on metrics to evaluate employees for performance reviews, goals and making business-decisions regarding staffing. In recent weeks the media have been running a succession of articles concerning potentially questionable business practices at the financial giant Wells Fargo. The company allegedly created an atmosphere that required employees to open up new…
Sometimes an employee may be the whistleblower against their own organization. The law makes sure that these employees are protected, and their contracts cannot be terminated while the proceedings are underway. A person cannot be punished for speaking up against something that they feel is wrong. But organizations may choose to retaliate against whistleblowers in several other ways. Retaliation can be…
The federal government recognizes the importance of breastfeeding and other motherly duties. Sometimes mothers might require breaks from their job to take care of their child. The federal government, along with 25 other states, has made special laws to make sure the rights of these mothers are protected. According to the Federal Labor Standards Act, FSLA, employees must provide nursing mothers…
Minors often look for summer jobs to earn some extra money. Those who pay for their tuition may try to find work to earn enough money for when their semester starts. Others might be looking for some extra cash. There are specific laws in place to protect the rights of underage people who are often employed by small businesses. It…
The government gives employees the right to file a complaint against their employers. If they feel that their employers are not giving them a proper wage, overtime pay or denying their rights, they may file a lawsuit. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) protects the rights of employees and makes sure they receive proper benefits. If thousands of employees feel that…
Discrimination on the basis of age is a problem for employees who are either too young or too old. Both can be victims of age discrimination by the employer. According to the law, employers may not hire, fire or promote employees based on their age. In most cases, it is difficult to predict whether the decision was taken because of…