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Although it’s illegal for employers in Rhode Island to discriminate against their employees, instances still happen. It’s important to know how workplace discrimination occurs. What is workplace discrimination? Workplace discrimination refers to incidents at work that...
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...
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...
Employers in Rhode Island are generally not allowed to make employment decisions based solely on the age of the employees. If you believe that you have been a victim of age discrimination, there are a number of steps that you can take to remedy the issue. Is the...
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...
No one wishes to deal with abuse at work, but sexual harassment and assaults occur. Such things happen despite all the legal consequences a perpetrator may face. Sometimes, a Rhode Island company might have strict policies against harassment and abuse, but a manager...
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...
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...
It turns out that gender discrimination in the workplace is even more harmful that previously thought. The ways in which women are discriminated against in professional settings in Rhode Island and around the country have insidious effects, causing the abilities of...
Rhode Island women who learn they’re pregnant normally look forward to meeting their future baby. Unfortunately, some may face workplace pregnancy discrimination. There are some facts to know about this illegal practice. You're entitled to maternity leave Once you are...