Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA") is a federal law that protects workers and job applicants forty (40) years and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, relative...
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Employees and medical marijuana prescriptions
The use of medical marijuana has increased over the last few years. This increase has caused some shifting in a few different arenas, including employment. An understanding of the law may help people prevent or fight discrimination from a current or potential...
Wage and hour law should be simple, right?
Well, not exactly. Yes, your employer must pay you at least minimum wage. Yes, if you work more than 40 hours a week, your employment status may entitle you to overtime pay at time-and-a-half. Sounds good, right? The problem is that this is where the simplicity of the...
Protecting your rights after experiencing employer retaliation
Employer retaliation can take on many forms, and it is illegal in any form. When employees experience this type of treatment, they may feel unsure of how they should react and what action they should take next. Despite these reservations, any Rhode Island employee who...