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What to do about harassment as a service employee

Holman Schiavone, LLC April 28, 2017

Both women and men who work in service-based positions may find themselves subject to sexual harassment by customers. Unlike harassment by other employees, which many companies are quick to address, this kind of harassment is often ignored. Many times, managers

How am I protected from religious discrimination?

May 22, 2020Uncategorized

The religion you practice should not have any impact on your ability to work and make an income. Unfortunately, however, many people across the United States are denied employment, fired...

Instead of stranger danger, warn your kids about tricky people

May 22, 2020Uncategorized

As a parent, you want your children to grow up healthy and safe. One of the many ways that you can protect your children from abuse and trauma is to...

Sexual harassment: Keep it out of the workplace

May 22, 2020Uncategorized

There are many kinds of harassment that people can face in the workplace. Whether it’s harassment based on race, national origin, gender or some other reason, it’s unfair. One of...

Your pregnancy rights in the Missouri workplace

May 22, 2020Uncategorized

If you or your partner is pregnant, you’ll probably be eager to share the happy news with everyone you know. However, you may feel some hesitation or reluctance when it...

Lack of religious knowledge can lead to discrimination

April 3, 2020Uncategorized

If you face religious discrimination or harassment at work, why do you think it happens? In many cases, it is because of two factors: A lack of exposure to a...

Have I been a victim of medical leave retaliation?

April 1, 2020Uncategorized

A high percentage of workers in the United States are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA makes it possible for workers to take job-protected unpaid...

Children who face higher risks of being bullied

March 30, 2020Uncategorized

Bullying can happen to almost any child. Much of the time, it’s just a way for the bully to reach out and try to control their own life. They may...

Study: Harassers blame the victims

March 30, 2020Uncategorized

Sexual harassment happens in many industries. Whenever you hear stories about it, or if you’ve experienced it yourself, you may find yourself wondering how this type of behavior can go...

What you need to know about age discrimination at work

March 30, 2020Uncategorized

They say that age is just a number. While in many respects this is true, it can, unfortunately, have an effect on how you are perceived in many different scenarios...

Steps to take if you are bullied at work

February 7, 2020Uncategorized

It sounds like a high school problem, but bullying never goes away. Even when you make your way into the working world, you’ll find that some people don’t treat you...

Protect against Family and Medical Leave Act discrimination

February 5, 2020Uncategorized

Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are able to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year without any concerns of losing their...

Protections from religious discrimination at work

February 5, 2020Uncategorized

Everyone has the right to be free from unlawful discrimination in the workplace so that they can focus on their job. Several characteristics are illegal to discriminate against in the...

The legal definition of discrimination

December 23, 2019Uncategorized

To discriminate is an action that means to make a distinction between one thing and another. Everyone, therefore, discriminates every day. For example, we may make a distinction between taking...

Understanding quid pro quo sexual harassment cases

December 20, 2019Uncategorized

It’s common for people to be put off by the phrase “quid pro quo” because they do not understand what it means. The term is a Latin phrase that directly...

Were you discriminated against based on age?

December 19, 2019Uncategorized

In theory, older individuals seeking employment or promotions are protected from discrimination by federal and often state laws. In practice, however, age discrimination still occurs with alarming regularity. In 2016...

Common signs of age discrimination in the workplace

December 18, 2019Uncategorized

Job applicants and employees should be judged by employers based purely on their merits for a specific role. This means that irrelevant factors such as age, race, national origin, gender...

Woman wins $6 million in discrimination suit

December 18, 2019Uncategorized

Everyone should be judged on their jobs by the quality of their work. Unfortunately, in far too many instances, managerial biases and prejudices exert unfair influence over the hiring and...

5 steps to take after workplace discrimination

October 30, 2019Uncategorized

If you feel that you’ve been a victim of discrimination in the workplace, it’s critical to learn more about your legal rights and the steps you can take to protect...

Examples of age discrimination in the workplace

October 30, 2019Uncategorized

Age discrimination can be difficult to identify and to prove. You may have a suspicion that your age has held you back from progressing in your career, but you may...

Fighting against workplace discrimination as a Muslim

October 30, 2019Uncategorized

Your choice of religion should never have an impact on your experiences and opportunities in the workplace. This is a right that is protected through Title VII of the Civil...

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What to do about harassment as a service employee

How am I protected from religious discrimination?

Instead of stranger danger, warn your kids about tricky people

Sexual harassment: Keep it out of the workplace

Your pregnancy rights in the Missouri workplace

Lack of religious knowledge can lead to discrimination

Have I been a victim of medical leave retaliation?

Children who face higher risks of being bullied

Study: Harassers blame the victims

What you need to know about age discrimination at work

Steps to take if you are bullied at work

Protect against Family and Medical Leave Act discrimination

Protections from religious discrimination at work

The legal definition of discrimination

Understanding quid pro quo sexual harassment cases

Were you discriminated against based on age?

Common signs of age discrimination in the workplace

Woman wins $6 million in discrimination suit

5 steps to take after workplace discrimination

Examples of age discrimination in the workplace

Fighting against workplace discrimination as a Muslim

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