How the End of Affirmative Action Can Impact Employees
The Supreme Court recently ruled that affirmative action in college admissions is illegal. Higher education institutions cannot use race as a deciding factor when admitting …
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The Gender Pay Gap: Why Has It Not Moved in 20 Years?
The gender pay gap seemed to be headed in the right direction. According to the Pew Research Center analysis, the gap improved from 65 cents …
Is Obesity A Disability and Are Employees Protected Under The ADA?
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 41.9% of adults are obese in the United States, the highest in history. Employees …
Can Your Employer Deny Your Vacation Request?
You’ve worked hard all year and you have finally decided to take that much needed vacation. One problem. Your employer says no. Beyond frustrated, you …
Sexism In The Workplace: Examples and Legal Rights
Sexism in the workplace is not easy for employees to discuss. While many cases of sexism are obvious, many are not and employees question their …
Fired Without Proof: Is It Legal?
You were recently fired for something that you did not do. Or, maybe you did do something, but your employer has no proof. Is it …
Can my company hire someone for my job while I am on furlough?
As companies reopen their doors, many furloughed employees are wondering when they will return to work. While this depends on the industry in which you …
What should I do about an annoying coworker?
Whether you have different opinions, personalities or even lifestyles, working near an annoying coworker can take a toll on your productivity and stress levels. Or, …