Many working people in Rhode Island will eventually have to deal with a personal emergency that requires them to take some time off of work. Many people may need more than just a day or two. If you work for a Rhode Island employer with 50 or more employees, you are...
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Month: April 2017
Tips for pregnant employees and job seekers
While hiring across the nation saw an uptick in the first month of Donald Trump’s presidency, many are skeptical of whether it will continue. If you are a pregnant woman looking for work, the road to a new job may still be riddled with potholes. Not every employer...
Appellate court ruling changes rules on workplace discrimination
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on a number of characteristics, including race, sex and national origin. Sexual orientation is one characteristic that is not explicitly mentioned by the Act. However, the U.S. Court of...
Fox News launches investigation of alleged sexual harassment
Employers owe a duty to their employees to do everything they can to ensure their safety in the workplace. Unfortunately, some employers don't do enough to protect their staff. As a result, men and women all across the country have been subjected to sexual harassment...
Has your employer raised red flags regarding race discrimination?
Obtaining employment can stand as one of the most successful days of your life. If you work hard toward gaining your dream job, you may think nothing can stand in your way, especially when it comes to doing the job well. Unfortunately, some individuals might carry out...
What types of discrimination can occur in the workplace?
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against any employee based on certain characteristics. This law was enacted to ensure that employee rights are protected. Despite this law, many...