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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...
Dozens or hundreds of different religions are represented in Rhode Island workplaces. This can lead to problems ranging from simple misunderstandings to discriminatory behavior. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reported that the number of workplace...
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...
You might be aware that being overweight can cause various negative effects from a physical health standpoint. However, you might be unaware of the toll that excess weight can take on your mental health. If you face discrimination or bias based on your weight, you're...
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...
Being the victim of workplace harassment in Rhode Island can be a very difficult and upsetting experience. If you find yourself in this situation, it's important to know that there are steps that your company can take to investigate the situation and help you feel...
Workplace discrimination and harassment seem to have no boundaries, striking a number of industries, occupations and thousands of workers who simply want to perform their duties free of any such illegal behavior from employers. Take for instance the recent legal...
Sometimes, it takes a while for a Rhode Island employee to recognize toxicity in the workplace or their boss’s subtle yet hostile workplace behavior until a significant amount of time elapses. The continuing violation doctrine essentially overrides the statute of...
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...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that was enacted in 1993 to help employees in Rhode Island and the rest of the country balance their work and family responsibilities. So if you have a qualifying medical condition or a close family does, you can take...