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If your employer sits you down and announces the decision to terminate you, you may feel like the boss has all the control in the situation. However, depending on the circumstances, you may have some leverage when it comes to your separation agreement. In the same way...
When Rhode Islanders are in need of a new recipe or good DIY project, many head to Pinterest. Unfortunately, it appears as if there are serious problems among the executives responsible for this social media company. Both current and former workers say that there is a...
While many people are lucky to work in great environments, you may dread going to your job each day. Your team’s morale might be low, especially if your supervisor or colleagues engage in conduct that hinders productivity. Yet, you might dismiss their behavior as...
Losing a job is a disheartening experience. You may be struggling to answer a number of difficult questions, like “Do I have enough savings until I find a new job?” If the circumstances around your firing are in question, you might also be wondering whether you were...
The Greater Providence YMCA has settled an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by two former executives. The plaintiffs, both women, said that the GPYMCA's CEO treated them harshly, stripped them of their duties and sent them threatening messages -- treatment,...
Life is unpredictable, and there are times where it is simply not possible to attend work. Depending on the situation, it might be appropriate to take time away from work through the Family and Medical Leave Act -- FMLA. However, FMLA protections only cover specific...
It is illegal to discriminate against workers based on a number of things, including race, sex and age. Unfortunately, this does not stop some employers in Rhode Island from doing so anyway. Some victims might not even realize that what their employers are doing is...
Women often face a lot of uncertainty during pregnancy, including in the workplace. Despite current legal protections, many pregnant women are still the victim of workplace discrimination. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could potentially expand those protections...
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LGBTQ Employees are Protected Under Civil Rights LawOn Monday, June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court revealed a landmark decision regarding the rights of LGBTQ employees throughout the United States by ruling that "An employer who fires an individual merely...