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Imagine waking up every morning, filled with dread at the thought of going to work. For many, this is the harsh reality when sexual harassment invades their workplace. Understanding how to establish a case against workplace sexual harassment can be empowering. It’s...
Employees in Rhode Island are protected by both federal and state laws when it comes to parental leave. These laws outline your rights to take leave, maintain health coverage and return to work after your leave ends. Knowing what protections apply can help you address...
Workplace bullying can make an individual’s work environment feel stressful, hostile and even unbearable. However, under current federal and most state employment laws, bullying alone—no matter how unpleasant or unfair—typically is not legally actionable. With that...
In any industry, workers could be treated poorly or unfairly based on their gender. This may constitute sexual harassment. For instance, an employer could try to coerce an employee into a quid pro quo sexual relationship, or a hostile work environment could be created...
If an employer no longer wants to employ you, they will generally just let you go. Sometimes, however, employers know that the reason they want to get rid of you is illegal. They know that firing you might cause you to challenge them and put them in a difficult legal...
Remote work has become a regular part of many people's jobs. While you might think working from home keeps you safe from interactions that result in sexual harassment, sadly, that's not always true. Harassment hasn't disappeared in virtual work settings—it has just...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to take care of their own serious health conditions or those of their immediate family members. It also allows leave for childbirth, adoption or foster care...
Federal and state employment statutes extend several important protections to workers. For those who have worked their jobs for a year or longer, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can help in a personal emergency. Under the FMLA, professionals with adequate...
If you have a disability, the law gives you the right to ask your employer (or a prospective employer) to provide reasonable accommodations. What exactly does this mean? The term refers to measures that allow you to fulfill your job role or make it easier for you to...
Employer retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee who has engaged in a legally protected activity, such as reporting discrimination, filing a workers' compensation claim or participating in an investigation. In Rhode Island, the...