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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...
Workplace harassment is all too common in Rhode Island, and if you had signed a pre-dispute arbitration agreement when hired, you might feel like you may have no recourse in a questionable situation. However, a bill inspired by the MeToo Movement passed by the U.S....
Did you witness a serious safety violation or accident at your place of work? You have the right to report this accident to OSHA or the relevant authorities in Rhode Island. The right for you to do so is guaranteed to all citizens under the terms of the Rhode Island...
The results of recent studies indicate that older workers in Rhode Island and around the country are being terminated more often than their younger colleagues and are having difficulty finding new jobs. Age-based discrimination is prohibited in the United States by...
The termination of the head athletic trainer for the Chicago Blackhawks' AHL affiliate program has made big news in the sports world in Rhode Island and elsewhere. The head trainer of the Rockford IceHogs, who had been in the leadership role for well over a decade,...
Residents and businesses of Rhode Island may want to learn more about updates to general anti-retaliation protection for employees by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. There was a review of the rights of an employee. Anti-retaliation provisions of...
People may think that racism and discrimination in the workplace are on the decline, but companies in Rhode Island and across the country still have a long way to go on that front. One study showed that a large percentage of citizens have witnessed or recognized...
The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is a U.S. federal law that protects employees who need to take time off work. In Rhode Island, employers are required to allow employees to leave work for several weeks or months for serious medical and family reasons....
FMLA applies to workers in Rhode Island and all other states because it's a federal law. However, there are certain eligibility requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Some states, including Rhode Island, offer additional protections with their own state...
It's not uncommon for pregnant women to feel that they're treated differently in the workplace in Rhode Island. Some employers may even view them as less capable workers or "risky" hires. If you feel like you've been facing discrimination at your workplace because of...
