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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 devastating and lead to significant pain and infection. Without treatment, some complications could be fatal.…
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 orientation, race, religion, national origin or disabilities should never be factors when an employer makes…
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 workplace. Whether you have a specific religious belief or no religion at all, you are protected by…
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 Maybe they’re just withdrawn and quiet.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 them. You may not know exactly what to say, but, without putting too much pressure…
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 or harassed in their workplace because of their religion. If you have been made to feel uncomfortable in your workplace because of your choice of religion, it is important that…
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 of sex discrimination and occurs when you face: Unwelcome sexual advances Physical conduct of a sexual…
Many workers are eligible to take job-protected leave in a number of circumstances. This is because the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for certain reasons, without the threat of job loss. If you have recently taken FMLA leave but have been demoted, fired or otherwise negatively treated…
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 with your manager, you could be risking future promotions or career…
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 educate them about safety when it comes to other people. Adults and even older children can victimize children of all ages, including teenagers and high school students. For a long…
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 certain religion A mistaken assumption about that religion People then discriminate against those who follow the religion based on what they think they know about it, even when those things…