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In Rhode Island, employers must comply with wage regulations. However, when an employer fails to do so, they could be violating workers' rights. If you are experiencing unlawful wage practices at your workplace, taking legal action can help you obtain compensation for...
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), most employers throughout the country are required to provide some leave time to employees to deal with their own and family members’ illnesses and injuries as well as pregnancies. States can enact laws to require...
For employees living with chronic medical conditions, intermittent flares of symptoms can be a significant challenge in the workplace. Conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other chronic medical challenges often feature periods of...
Occasionally, personal matters require more attention than usual. You could be welcoming a newborn baby into the family or experiencing a medical condition that interferes with your job. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows specific employees to take...
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a pervasive issue, affecting employees at all levels. Anyone can be victimized in this way, but executives often face unique challenges when it comes to reporting such incidents. Despite their influential positions, these...
Despite federal laws protecting employees, gender discrimination is a serious issue. A person’s perceived gender can greatly affect their job opportunities and increase workplace discrimination. Gender discrimination is not always obvious, and it helps to have...
Employees often fear experiencing damaging retaliation from their employers when filing workplace complaints. Reporting issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, and other illegal practices requires courage. Unfortunately, instead of addressing the problem,...
If a worker gets hurt on the job, they likely need to report the matter to their supervisor. In some cases, that report may lead to a workers' compensation claim because the injured party has medical support needs or cannot work temporarily. Other times, they may...
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...