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Employees should be judged based on their work ethic and their ability to get the job done. However, many employees have negative experiences in the workplace because they are treated poorly based on other grounds. If you have a negative interaction at work, you may be wondering whether discrimination is at the heart of it. Workplace discrimination is a very…
A hernia is a relatively common condition in which tissue pushes through a weak part of a muscle. This can occur in many parts of the body, but they most commonly occur in the groin or in the stomach. If you or a loved one has suffered a hernia, it is likely that surgery was involved in attempting to correct…
Dealing with a situation in which your child is being bullied at school can be an extremely upsetting experience. You will naturally want to do everything you can to protect your child from such negative and abusive behavior. However, you may feel slightly helpless because you will be unable to be present when these bullies approach your child during school…
As a new mother and an employee, you have the right to take breaks throughout the working day. Without being able to do so, you would not be able to express breast milk for the benefit of your child. This is why the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was updated to require that all new mothers with a child under…
If you are having a hard time at work because of rude or abusive coworkers (or management), you may be wondering what you did wrong to deserve such treatment. It is possible that you have spent a lot of time repeating situations over in your head to try and understand why a boss or coworker reacted in a certain way.…
Most medications have at least a few known side effects. It is common for the side effects to range from mild issues, such as headache or nausea, to serious issues, such as debilitating pain, issues with motor function or even death. While many have touted the drug Invokana as revolutionary and beneficial for those with diabetes, the truth is far…
Workplace discrimination and harassment can take many different forms. In some companies, it may look like an abject refusal to hire individuals of a specific racial background, religion or gender. The person in charge of making hiring or termination decisions may apply their personal biases to that process and discriminate against individuals for no valid reason. Other times, workplace violations…
When you have a potentially life-threatening illness such as diabetes, the last thing you want is for a medication to upset the delicate balance of your body’s internal systems. If there is too much sugar in your blood, you could suffer from hyperglycemia. This could further develop into ketoacidosis. One of the treatments some patients are given to help with…
Although hernias are often associated with jobs that involve frequent, heavy lifting, anyone can suffer a hernia. A hernia is the result of pressure forcing an organ or other body tissue through a hole in the nearby muscle or connective tissue. Anything from pregnancy and obesity to constipation can result in hernias in some people. Hernias can get worse over…
Are you worried that your child is getting bullied at school? When this happens, it can put your child in very real physical danger. It can also lead to issues like depression, falling grades and isolation. As common as bullying is, it is important to take it seriously. That starts with understanding the scope of the problem. To get started,…