Sexual harassment was rampant in many workplaces in Rhode Island until the #MeToo movement, when more people started opening up about their experiences where they were inappropriately touched, spoken to or subjected to unwanted advances. The state has since...
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What do whistleblowers need to know about their rights?
The term "whistleblowing" refers to the making of reports by certain people about misconduct, including fraud, dangerous working conditions and purposeful violations of the law. Several federal laws offer protections to whistleblowers in Rhode Island and around the...
A look at deafness and employment discrimination
Workplace discrimination isn't limited to race, age or gender; it's also common in the deaf community and other groups with disabilities. Deafness and employment discrimination go hand in hand for many Rhode Island workers. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...
Can I receive money for a whistleblower action?
The federal government encourages employees in Rhode Island to step up and act as whistleblowers when they have information about illegal acts occurring at their place of employment. While confidentiality is a prominent part of the process, whistleblowers who provide...
Navigating adverse action in Rhode Island
An employer in Rhode Island can refuse to hire you or even terminate your job because of information they discovered when conducting a background check on you. However, there are specific laws in place that protect individuals from being taken advantage of by...
Whistleblowers and wrongful termination
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...
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...