Invokana is not the miracle drug it is purported to be. The type 2 diabetes medicine has left numerous patients with devastating injuries. Called by various names – such as canagliflozin and Invokamet – this drug is in the same class of treatments known as dapagliflozin, Farxiga and Xigduo XR. All of these drugs pose a serious threat to the…
For many women in the workplace, gender discrimination stretches beyond sexually inappropriate behavior, affecting their opportunities and privileges in the workplace. While many of the headlines in the last year involve women coming forward to allege sexual misconduct against former employers or colleagues, gender discrimination encompasses many more kinds of unacceptable workplace behavior. Gender discrimination may also apply to men,…
It’s one thing if an employee gets sexually harassed one day with unwanted sexualized comments. It’s another thing if an employee gets sexually harassed every day for a year with sexual comments, unwanted touching and threats. Although no form of sexual harassment is lawful — nor should employees tolerate it — some sexual harassment cases will require stronger sanctions against…
When you got pregnant, you wanted to tell all your coworkers. You’ve never had a problem, and you thought everyone would be happy for you. For the most part, everyone was. After your announcement, you suddenly began to notice that your work load was changing. Your employer insists he’s reducing the work he’s giving you to make things easier, but…
Discrimination in the workplace is a very serious matter and while it has been getting much more attention lately, it is still a problem for many people. As an employee, you have the right to work in a safe place that is free from harassment and discrimination. Furthermore, you also have the right to make a complaint if you are…
Recently, workplace sexual harassment has been a hot button topic in the media. Victims of sexual harassment have been coming forward and demanding that the harassers take responsibility for their actions. While women and men both are speaking out against such abhorrent behavior, the necessary changes will take time to filter through every industry. In the meantime, it is vital…
In the restaurant industry, one thing that stands out is how women and minorities tend to get fewer promotions and work less desirable positions. There is occupational segregation as well, which means white individuals tend to enter into higher-paying fields in the service industry while those of color receive lower-paying jobs. One survey suggested that 58 percent of black individuals…
Everyone wants to go to a workplace where they feel unthreatened and free of harassment. Imagine going to work every day and facing sexual harassment, harassment for your cultural background or discrimination because of the color of your skin. It’s never a good situation to be in. For people who face harassment from coworkers, it’s a good idea to look…
Workplace injuries are simply part of life and occur in every single profession. In most instances, the employee who suffers an injury reports the injury and files a claim with the employer, and may enlist legal guidance to ensure that the claim settles fairly. However, some kinds of workplace injuries are more complicated legally speaking, such as when an employee…
You found a new job after moving to Missouri or Kansas, and you thought everything was going to be great. Shortly after you started, you began to notice that you were being treated differently than other employees. You weren’t sure why until a coworker suggested it might be because you’re a woman. Once he suggested that, you began to pay…