Negotiating your Rhode Island severance package is often in your best interest. If you’re offered a severance package, you already know your job is ending. So, there’s little risk involved in negotiating for better compensation. Negotiating a severance package is...
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Recent ruling boosts workers seeking religious accommodations
In Rhode Island and throughout the country, some religious people who are concerned about their rights being protected are often fearful that they will face negative consequences on the job. This is true regardless of their beliefs and the requirements related to...
MLB rocked by age discrimination charges
Baseball fans in Rhode Island were recently appalled by the revelation of age discrimination charges. This was due to a lawsuit launched by 17 former baseball scouts. These individuals have claimed that they were fired from their positions because of their age. All of...
Addressing weight discrimination against women in the workplace
Weight discrimination in the workforce is a pervasive issue in Rhode Island. Women, in particular, face the burden of weight-based biases and stereotypes that can hinder their career progression and overall well-being. Recognizing and addressing weight discrimination...
Do ethnic minorities experience a glass ceiling?
For ethnic minorities in Rhode Island, leadership positions at work may come with barriers to entry. Despite progress toward inclusion and diversity, many workplaces still have a glass ceiling for ethnic minorities and struggle to prevent discrimination from affecting...
Filing FLSA wage claims
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay and other employment standards for employees in the United States. If you're a Rhode Island worker and you believe that your employer has violated your rights under the...
Three signs you’re a target of a company’s age discrimination
Rhode Island is a state full of hard-working people. Understandably, these individuals want to feel valued by employers. However, some workers are unfortunately targeted based on factors outside their control. One of the most prevalent types of workplace...
What is workplace retaliation, and what are some signs of it?
Many different situations might warrant filing a complaint against a Rhode Island employer. However, in some cases, the employer might retaliate against the employee who does so. Retaliation explained Employer retaliation occurs when an employer acts out against an...
The purpose of garden leaves in employment
A garden leave allows employees to leave their work while remaining on the workforce. In the past, workers were given special privileges to leave work for personal reasons. The employee is placed on a special paid leave while being required to follow the conditions of...
Retaliation and whistleblowing in Rhode Island
If you’re an employee in Rhode Island who has witnessed wrongdoing in the workplace, you may be considering blowing the whistle. Doing so can be a scary prospect, but the Whistleblower Protection Act offers some protection to employees who come forward. Understanding...