We Fight For Employee Rights
People sometimes question why it took so long for a sexual harassment victim to come forward. Why didn’t they speak up sooner? If it was so serious, why are they only addressing it now? Are they just making the whole thing up? Questions like these do a disservice to...
Some workplace activities are legally protected to ensure fair treatment, prevent discrimination and promote a safe and equitable work environment. As such, you can participate in these protected activities and exercise your rights as an employee without fear of...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a real issue where laws exist to protect the victim. Stories of sexual harassment are heard all over the country and can wreak havoc on victims. One form of sexual harassment involves a boss or supervisor taking advantage of his...
People have more ways to connect with one another than ever before – for better or worse. Sometimes workplace harassment and discrimination extend beyond the actual work environment and even off-site work events. There’s been a growing issue with people sexually...
You’ve been seriously injured and you now have a long-term disability. However, you believe that you can still work at your job as long as they make a few minor accommodations. For instance, maybe you need to use a wheelchair, so you just need a desk that will...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to most workplaces where companies have at least 15 employees. The ADA enshrines the right of employees to request reasonable accommodations for concerning medical conditions. Any issue that affects someone's work...
You’d like to leave your job, but your boss has made it very clear that you are required to give two weeks’ notice. In fact, maybe they’ve even stated that there will be ramifications if you don’t. For example, your boss may have told you that you wouldn’t get your...
In Rhode Island's business environment, most companies strive to get ahead while still obeying the law. Ethical and legal conduct is the cornerstone of such enterprises, ensuring fair play and integrity. Yet, there are instances where individuals engage in illicit...
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...
An employer should know that they cannot just fire someone because they blew the whistle on them or filed a complaint of harassment or discrimination. To do so would open the business up to a wrongful termination lawsuit. The law protects employees from retaliation by...