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Rhode Island workers from all industries deserve to be treated with respect. Although sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination are illegal, some still experience it. Recently, Walmart was hit with charges due to this very issue. Walmart sued for sexual...
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder is a mental health condition that impacts the parts of the brain that help a person focus, maintain self-control and remain organized. With proper treatment, individuals with ADHD can manage their symptoms and live a full life....
No one in Rhode Island should ever deal with harassment while at work. Unfortunately, this crime continues to happen throughout the world. That said, recent allegations indicate that sexual harassment could be taking place at one of the most unexpected places: within...
It depends. If certain conditions are met, you may have a hostile work environment, discrimination or harassment case. “Hostile work environment” is a widely misunderstood concept, and many people do not know what counts as harassment at work. Additionally, workers...
If you are a Rhode Island resident with diabetes, your health concerns are a primary part of your life. However, diabetes can also affect your job if your employer discriminates against you. Diabetes is considered a disability, so you have protection under federal...
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities in Rhode Island provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The ADA was signed into legislation on July 26, 1990. This is a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in employment,...
Negotiating your Rhode Island severance package is often in your best interest. If you’re offered a severance package, you already know your job is ending. So, there’s little risk involved in negotiating for better compensation. Negotiating a severance package is...
In Rhode Island and throughout the country, some religious people who are concerned about their rights being protected are often fearful that they will face negative consequences on the job. This is true regardless of their beliefs and the requirements related to...
Hard-working adults in Rhode Island go to their jobs each day to earn a living. Unfortunately, some employees work in places where workplace harassment is the norm. Many work-related harassment claims are coming from people employed by the federal government....
Baseball fans in Rhode Island were recently appalled by the revelation of age discrimination charges. This was due to a lawsuit launched by 17 former baseball scouts. These individuals have claimed that they were fired from their positions because of their age. All of...