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While it's common knowledge that all employees are protected from discrimination, sexual harassment and non-sexual harassment in the workplace, many do not realize that those who are applying for jobs are also protected from this type of mistreatment.If you are a job...
Job interviews can be stressful. Whether they take place over the phone or in person, you'll want to do whatever you can to make the best impression. It's likely that you have put careful thought into how you dress yourself and the way that you present your character,...
Bullying is a serious problem for students, but not all adults see cyberbullying as an issue. For certain children, the online bullying is worse than if it happened in person. This is because some bullies will use harsher methods virtually than what they would if they...
Workers in Missouri should expect that they will be paid appropriately by their employers. Laws are in place to help protect their ability to do this. As of 2020, the federal minimum wage is set at $7.25 per hour for employees who aren't exempt. Individuals employed...
When you were struggling with a hernia, you thought you had no choice but to go through surgery. You had a surgical hernia mesh implanted, and that helped for a long time. Unfortunately, there were complications that developed later on.Hernia mesh complications can be...
All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. They should be judged only on their competencies regarding their ability to do the job that they have been hired to do, rather than any other irrelevant factor.Therefore, a person's gender, sexual...
It's illegal for workers in the United States to be discriminated against because of their religion. Freedom of religion means that you have the right to be able to practice your personal religious beliefs without having to suffer discrimination or harassment in the...
Your son or daughter comes home from school, and you can tell that something is wrong. Maybe it looks like they've been crying. Maybe they're just withdrawn and quiet. You ask them what happened, and eventually you find out that other students have been bullying...
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 comes to sharing the news with those with whom you work. You may worry that by sharing the news...
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 the most significant kinds of harassment in workplaces is sexual harassment. It's a kind...
