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Employment issues can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if your experience qualifies for legal action. Knowing the basics can help you determine if you have a valid claim. In this blog we explore what counts as a case in employment lawsuits. Discrimination in the...
Workers benefit from numerous protections under state and federal law. They can report injuries and request accommodations for their functional limitations. They have the right to organize with one another, request unpaid leave when necessary and to report misconduct...
The image of a male executive chasing a female secretary around his desk is a long-standing stereotype of workplace sexual harassment in the minds of many – but it’s far from the whole truth. Studies have shown that there’s something called a “paradox of power” that...
With many companies starting to plan their holiday parties, it seems like a good time for a reminder that sexual harassment by co-workers can occur outside of work hours – and outside the workplace. It’s just as wrong as if it occurs in the workplace. It’s not just...
Men can’t get pregnant. Only women can. Hence, when an employer treats a pregnant employee incorrectly because they are pregnant, the law may view it as gender discrimination. As you probably know, gender discrimination at work is prohibited by law. An employer does...
Overtime pay is important because it ensures workers get fair pay for long hours. However, understanding who gets overtime pay, especially if you receive a salary, can be tricky. What should salaried employees know about overtime pay? Who qualifies for overtime pay?...
The disabilities that workers have can be very different from one case to the next. Employers are required to make reasonable accommodations in many situations, and they could be accused of disability discrimination if they refuse to do so. But there isn’t a set...
With the amount of news coverage the #MeToo movement garnered, you might be forgiven for thinking that finally, sexual harassment of women in the workplace was set to become a thing of the past. Something that people looked back on as of another time when people were...
Harassment in the workplace can play out in many forms, and one of the most damaging types is quid pro quo harassment. The Latin term “quid pro quo” means “this for that,” and in a work setting, it refers to a situation where employment decisions are conditioned on an...
In Rhode Island, employers must comply with wage regulations. However, when an employer fails to do so, they could be violating workers' rights. If you are experiencing unlawful wage practices at your workplace, taking legal action can help you obtain compensation for...