An adverse employment action is an employer's action that negatively affects an employee who is discriminated against. An adverse action is also an act of employer retaliation that results from discrimination. In Rhode Island, employers are required to understand...
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More plaintiffs in NFL discrimination lawsuit
The recent class-action lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has led to more coaches in the league attaching to the legal action. A class-action lawsuit is one in which joining on becomes an option for others who are experiencing the same...
Is there a statute of limitations for whistleblower cases?
Did you witness a serious safety violation or accident at your place of work? You have the right to report this accident to OSHA or the relevant authorities in Rhode Island. The right for you to do so is guaranteed to all citizens under the terms of the Rhode Island...
How pregnancy discrimination occurs
It's not uncommon for pregnant women to feel that they're treated differently in the workplace in Rhode Island. Some employers may even view them as less capable workers or "risky" hires. If you feel like you've been facing discrimination at your workplace because of...
Steps to take when filing an IRS whistleblower complaint
Discrimination, whistleblower claims and employer retaliation are common claims under business law in Cranston, Rhode Island. The Internal Revenue Service will take tips from whistleblowers about individuals and businesses that avoid paying taxes illegally. The IRS...
Whistleblowers are protected from workplace discrimination
Criminal activities go on everyday in Rhode Island. Some crimes are obvious, like when a person robs a store or commits an act of violence against another person. Other crimes are harder to spot because they involve discreet activities that happen behind the closed...
Rhode Island expands workplace protections for employees
In recent years, inequality has become a national focus. This is particularly true when it comes to civil rights. But inequity in the workplace has also come into question. Some states have taken these local and national conversations to heart. Recently, Rhode Island...
Amazon accused of pregnancy discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently received letters from six senators regarding discrimination allegations against the online retailer Amazon. According to the letters, Amazon routinely refuses to allow reasonable job modifications and generally...
What does workplace retaliation look like?
Rhode Island employers need to take complaints of harassment or discrimination seriously. Unfortunately, many choose a more combative option and punish the victims instead. Workplace retaliation is a devastating issue that can make clocking into work...
When is a termination considered wrongful?
Although there are some exceptions, most workers in Rhode Island are considered “at-will.” In at-will employment, an employer may fire or lay off workers without any reason for doing so. However, wrongful termination can still take place in at-will employment. Here...