Being discriminated against in the workplace is never acceptable. In fact, there are strict federal laws that prevent workplace discrimination. The following five federal laws protect people with disabilities from experiencing workplace discrimination, including during the application process: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rehabilitation Act Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Vietnam Era Veterans’...

It is never okay to feel like you are being mistreated at your job. However, not all mistreatment is considered harassment.Read on to learn more about what legally constitutes harassment.The U.S. Government’s Definition of HarassmentAccording to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), “Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on:”RaceColorReligionSexIncluding:Sexual orientationGender identityPregnancyNational originOlder...

You’ve likely heard the term quid pro quo before. In Latin, quid pro quo translates to “something for something.” Continue reading to learn how this term relates to unlawful workplace sexual harassment.A Breakdown of Quid Pro Quo HarassmentEssentially, at work, quid pro quo harassment occurs when a superior or another figure of authority offers...

You may think that wrongful termination doesn’t happen often.Think again.According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 150,000 workers are wrongfully terminated from their jobs each year.If you believe you’ve been unjustly fired from your job, you may wonder how long you have to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. Read on to...

A whistleblower is “a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity.”Essentially, a whistleblower is someone who reports on shady behavior that occurs within an organization.You may wonder whether your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment if you are a whistleblower. After all, you have to...