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Steps to take when filing an IRS whistleblower complaint

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Nov 26, 2021 | Employment Law

Discrimination, whistleblower claims and employer retaliation are common claims under business law in Cranston, Rhode Island. The Internal Revenue Service will take tips from whistleblowers about individuals and businesses that avoid paying taxes illegally. The IRS...

Whistleblowers are protected from workplace discrimination

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Nov 11, 2021 | Employment Law

Criminal activities go on everyday in Rhode Island. Some crimes are obvious, like when a person robs a store or commits an act of violence against another person. Other crimes are harder to spot because they involve discreet activities that happen behind the closed...

What is FMLA leave?

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Oct 27, 2021 | Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employees in Rhode Island may find that they need to take time off for a medical issue. The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is in place to protect those who need to take time off for that reason. You should know what the FMLA entails and when you are eligible...

How sexual harassment in remote work occurs

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Oct 15, 2021 | Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a violation of federal and state employment law, and it's an offense that can lead to termination, lawsuits and even prison time in Rhode Island. Although sexual harassment is usually associated with physical contact between the perpetrator and...

Rhode Island expands workplace protections for employees

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Oct 13, 2021 | Employment Law

In recent years, inequality has become a national focus. This is particularly true when it comes to civil rights. But inequity in the workplace has also come into question. Some states have taken these local and national conversations to heart. Recently, Rhode Island...

Amazon accused of pregnancy discrimination

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Sep 30, 2021 | Employment Law

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently received letters from six senators regarding discrimination allegations against the online retailer Amazon. According to the letters, Amazon routinely refuses to allow reasonable job modifications and generally...

Workplace discrimination prevalent in LGBTQ community

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Sep 17, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination

There are many challenges in the workplace, including things like difficult assignments or early working hours. Unfortunately, some men and women face unique problems that cross the line into workplace discrimination. For members of the LGBTQ community in Rhode...

People with autism face high rates of workplace discrimination

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Sep 8, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination

Despite growing efforts to educate people about what living with autism looks like, there are still many employers in Rhode Island who mistreat their autistic workers. Workplace discrimination is unsurprisingly a commonly shared experience among men and women with...

Do you have to hide your faith at work?

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Sep 1, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination

If your faith is important to you, chances are it touches every aspect of your life, from the way to raise your family to the way you spend your money. Your practice of religion may also influence how you eat, dress and spend your time. While these choices may be a...

Psychology professor addresses age discrimination

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Aug 26, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination

Employers often say that they value things like wisdom and experience in workers, while also devaluing the other factor that often comes along with these things -- age. Older workers face more barriers in the workplace when it comes to being hired, maintaining their...

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