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An example of how some companies prey on workers who don’t know their rights Imagine if you had to clock out every time you had to use the restroom. Chances are, you’d probably decide that remaining properly hydrated during the workday wasn’t that big a priority. Going home thirsty with […]

Well-qualified female applicants routinely turned away While many preconceived notions of “man’s work” and “woman’s work” have begun to deteriorate over the last few decades, there are still plenty of job categories that seem to break down along gender lines. For example, you may sometimes notice more men doing jobs […]

New legislations strengthens restrictions on background checks People looking for work in Philadelphia recently got a little more protection from discrimination in hiring. Mayor Nutter just signed an amendment to the “Ban the Box” law. The original law was intended to prohibit employers in Philadelphia from forcing job applicants to […]

Steve Sarkisian claims that his employer encouraged him not to go to rehab No one (including me) is surprised that former University of Southern California football coach Steve Sarkisian is suing his former employer. You may remember that several months ago, Sarkisian was terminated after he allegedly displayed some less-than-professional […]

Court decision considers who is liable for harassment: the temp agency or the client? With December upon us, more and more temporary employees are helping businesses get through the holiday rush. While working as a temp staffer can be a great way to earn money, many temporary employees may feel […]