Whistleblowers may report work safety hazards or harassment of a coworker, which people see as the right thing to do. Some employers who violate regulations or engage in unlawful activity can retaliate. Anyone who reports dangers to an employee or legal violations of...
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What steps are needed to file a whistleblower lawsuit?
There may be times when an employee of a Rhode Island company serves as a whistleblower after gaining firsthand knowledge of fraudulent activity. In this situation, it’s important to know how to file a whistleblower lawsuit. Confirm that a false claim was made You can...
Discrimination in the workplace: The most common claims
Workplace discrimination can happen, and Rhode Island may have its share of cases. Not only is a hostile workplace uncomfortable, but it can also threaten your family's well-being when retaliation takes place. As mentioned in human resources news, there are some more...
What should an employee do when their manager retaliates?
Employees in Rhode Island might not know what to do when a manager retaliates against them. It’s important to understand your rights and options. What is retaliation? Workplace retaliation occurs when a manager or supervisor does something to an employee as a way to...
The legal definitions of adverse employment actions
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...
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...
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...