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Many employees describe their workplace as “toxic” or say they have a “mean boss,” but not every unpleasant job rises to the level of a legally actionable hostile work environment. Understanding the difference is important, especially if you are trying to decide...
Employees count on their paychecks to cover basic life expenses, so they need those payments to come to them on time. One instance in which they may not be certain about how their pay will be handled is when their employment ends. In Rhode Island, there are clear...
Layoffs or reductions in force (RIFs) are among the most nerve-racking experiences possible for modern employees. Even after dedicating years of their lives to a business, their jobs could disappear in a heartbeat to increase shareholder profit margins or streamline...
Professionals working in Rhode Island may be eligible for unpaid leave in qualifying circumstances. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that establishes the right of workers who meet certain baseline criteria to request unpaid leave from their...
Reporting police misconduct may occur because an individual has experienced a violation of their civil rights at the hands of law enforcement professionals. Other times, public employees may have witnessed police misconduct that forces them to act as whistleblowers....
Severance agreements often include a host of terms that the former employee must comply with in order to receive their severance. Many of these agreements include terms that forbid the individual from criticizing the company after they leave. These were once...
Pregnancy can come with a host of medical challenges that can affect the ability to work safely. Some women develop gestational diabetes, while others may have preeclampsia that requires bed rest. Women who are at risk during pregnancy and those in their third...
Many people experiencing workplace sexual harassment make the same mistake. They quit their jobs and then start to think about justice afterward. By that point, any credible evidence they could have collected may be impossible for them to access. The best time to...
The idea behind performance improvement plans is positive. Companies identify issues with a worker's job performance, educate them on the matter and assist them with meeting company standards. Successful performance improvement plans often involve additional training...
Gig work and freelance projects have become common ways for professionals to jump-start their careers or augment their wages. Some professionals in Rhode Island are truly independent contractors. They take on projects for multiple companies and control their own...