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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...
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...
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...
Men and women of all backgrounds and ages in Rhode Island enjoy playing video games, including popular online games like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. The company that makes these games is apparently not an inclusive or even safe place for women to work, though....
Rhode Island employers need to take complaints of harassment or discrimination seriously. Unfortunately, many choose a more combative option and punish the victims instead. Workplace retaliation is a devastating issue that can make clocking into work...
Although there are some exceptions, most workers in Rhode Island are considered “at-will.” In at-will employment, an employer may fire or lay off workers without any reason for doing so. However, wrongful termination can still take place in at-will employment. Here...
Most people in Rhode Island understand just how important it is to have good mental health. Unfortunately, certain factors that affect mental health are often outside people’s control. For example, workplace discrimination has a profoundly negative impact on victims,...
You may understand that the law protects certain classes of people from discrimination based only on their membership to that class. Most everyone belongs or will belong to at least one protected class, and you may even belong to several. In fact, if you are a woman,...
Taking a chance on a new job can be scary, especially when that job opportunity means moving to a new state. Those who choose to leave Rhode Island in search of a better opportunity are usually hoping for the best, though, such as better wages or career advancement....
Life is unpredictable, and there may be times when it is simply not possible for you to work. Depending on the situation, you might be entitled to as many as 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a single year. However, not everyone is entitled to leave under the Family and...