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Were you the victim of quid pro quo sexual harassment?

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Mar 23, 2017 | Sexual Harassment

From a young age, your parents or other individuals may have taught you to respect people who hold positions of authority. You may have taken this lesson to heart and now try to remain respectful to individuals in such positions. However, you might question whether...

Former Uber employee alleges sexual harassment

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Mar 16, 2017 | Sexual Harassment

Many Rhode Island residents spend a large percentage of their waking hours at the office and should feel safe there. Unfortunately, though, sexual harassment occurs more often than it should, resulting in a hostile work environment. This issue has hit the ride-sharing...

Am I eligible for FMLA leave?

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Mar 9, 2017 | Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

If you or a family member has experienced a significant life event, you may need to take some time off of work to deal with the situation. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows certain employees to take up to 12 workweeks off over the course of a year for...

An overview of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Mar 3, 2017 | Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The United States government understands the importance of family. In the middle of the 20th century, it was believed that the bond between a newborn and its mother were most important. But it became increasingly more apparent that the relationship between a father...

Studies find Asian job applicants face discrimination in U.S., Canada

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Mar 2, 2017 | Workplace Discrimination

Multiple research studies from both Canada and the U.S. have found that employers are less likely to interview and hire job applicants with Asian last names than with those with Anglo last names, Rhode Island Public Radio reports. The most recent study, from...

Uber in hot water over sexual harassment claims

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Feb 24, 2017 | Sexual Harassment

The popular ride-sharing company Uber is facing very serious charges following allegations from an ex-employee of widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their office in the San Francisco Bay area. The woman published a blog post talking about her...

Trump to keep Obama’s LGBTQ exec. order on discrimination

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Feb 17, 2017 | Workplace Discrimination

There has been much unease among many minorities in the United States during President Donald Trump's first month in office. With campaign pledges to remove many of President Obama's executive actions, many Americans feel that their rights may be violated. For the...

Fight back against employer retaliation

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Feb 15, 2017 | Employment Contracts

You know that employer retaliation is illegal, but what can you do if you are a victim? Experiencing punishment for doing the right thing or exercising your rights is frustrating and intimidating, but you do not have to face it alone. One of the first steps to...

Amazon is facing racial discrimination charges against drivers

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Feb 8, 2017 | Workplace Discrimination

One of the largest online retail giants in the world is facing scrutiny after eight delivery drivers from the nearby Boston, Massachusetts, area filed a class action complaint against the company alleging racial discrimination. According to the lawsuit, Amazon's...

Sexual harassment extends beyond the obvious

On Behalf of Formisano & Company | Feb 2, 2017 | Sexual Harassment

Despite the many advances the United States has taken over the last few decades regarding the maintaining of rights and protections for Americans in the workplace, unfortunately, sexual harassment still is a serious problem for many. To make matters worse, the forms...

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