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What workers need to know about their rights to free speech online You can’t get on most forms of social media these days without seeing something about the upcoming election. But with so many discussions around hot-button issues such as race, religion, and equality, you may wonder if airing your […]

Employee awarded $550K for pregnancy discrimination Even though women have been in the workforce for decades, there are still some employers who view worker pregnancy as a major business disruption. Unfortunately, these situations can lead to major stress for pregnant employees who suddenly find themselves under the microscope at work. […]

Workers were misclassified as exempt from overtime Working more than 40 hours per week without extra compensation is part of the deal if you’re an exempt employee. But what if you suspect that you’ve been misclassified? Then, having to work additional hours can really sting. Unfortunately, misclassifying employees – whether […]

Supervisors participated in inappropriate behavior Joking on the job can certainly be a morale booster … but if it goes too far, serious problems can arise. An ongoing court case is a great example of how questionable behavior may quickly cross the line into unlawful territory. A supervisor with a […]

Four female employees say they were targeted for complaining about their supervisor Filing a complaint against a superior, especially one who is in an extremely powerful position, can be scary. Even though the law offers protection from retaliation after making a complaint about unlawful activity, employees often fear that they’ll […]