Unwanted workplace behavior is more than just obvious harassment. Many people have a limited idea of what harassment looks like, missing other forms. It is important to recognize the different ways unwanted behavior shows up to create a truly respectful and safe work...
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Combating sexual harassment at work
Imagine waking up every morning, filled with dread at the thought of going to work. For many, this is the harsh reality when sexual harassment invades their workplace. Understanding how to establish a case against workplace sexual harassment can be empowering. It’s...
Understanding age discrimination and acting against it
Workers over 40 may encounter age discrimination in the workplace, manifesting through offensive remarks, discriminatory policies, or unfair treatment. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is the primary federal law that protects older workers from unfair...
Do you have a case? Understanding employment lawsuits
Employment issues can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if your experience qualifies for legal action. Knowing the basics can help you determine if you have a valid claim. In this blog we explore what counts as a case in employment lawsuits. Discrimination in the...
How to handle workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can be subtle or overt – but it’s always distressing to the victims (and, quite often, bystanders who see what’s happening). Understanding how to react when you come face-to-face with discrimination on the job can help you assert your...
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...
IBM sued for age discrimination
The results of recent studies indicate that older workers in Rhode Island and around the country are being terminated more often than their younger colleagues and are having difficulty finding new jobs. Age-based discrimination is prohibited in the United States by...
EEOC updates guidelines on anti-retaliation protections
Residents and businesses of Rhode Island may want to learn more about updates to general anti-retaliation protection for employees by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. There was a review of the rights of an employee. Anti-retaliation provisions of...
Simple workplace accommodations for those with hearing loss
Whether your hearing loss is something you have experienced since birth or a condition that developed through accident or illness, you have likely found ways to adapt to situations where your deafness or difficulty hearing puts you at a disadvantage. However, your...
Ed Formisano Named to 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© List
Best Lawyers ratings are based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of attorneys cast more than two million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected...