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If you are a woman or man who is being sexually harassed at work, you know how degrading and harmful it is to your self-esteem and mental health. At some point, you must either decide to accept it, quit or fight back. There is no right or wrong answer for your choice....
Despite all the gains that have been made with equality in the workforce, workplace sexual harassment is still a big problem. Approximately 38% of women and 14% of men report that they’ve personally experienced sexual harassment at work – and women in some industries...
Most Rhode Island employers are prohibited from making employment decisions based on an employee's race, age or other protected characteristics. However, it can be difficult to prove that you were demoted, transferred or terminated based on one or more of those...
Decisions made by the United States Supreme Court are usually the final word on legal matters. And, it’s not easy for someone to make their case heard. Out of 7,000 requests yearly, the justices only review approximately 100-150. In December 2023, they listened to...
Most people know that sexual harassment at work is illegal. They often don’t realize that sexual harassment of fellow employees (whether subordinates, superiors or colleagues) is prohibited no matter where it occurs. This time of year, unfortunately, sexual...
Rhode Island residents who follow developments in the news and entertainment business may be aware that several Fox News executives, on-air personalities and producers have been accused of sexual harassment in recent years. The news network’s long-time CEO Roger Ailes...
Sexual harassment in the workplace generally takes one of two forms. Sometimes, it involves co-workers creating a hostile work environment. Other times, sexual harassment involves quid pro quo harassment. One party offers career rewards or threatens career penalties...
It’s been almost 50 years since Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to discriminate against anyone based on their race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Therefore, it should no longer be an issue in any workplace in the United States....
Age discrimination in the workplace is a consequential issue that affects many employees. It's essential to recognize and address this form of discrimination so that affected workers can seek justice and benefit from the inclusive environment that they deserve and are...
In 1993, the Family Leave and Medical Act (FMLA) became law. The FMLA helps ensure eligible employees receive time off work for medical and family-related reasons. When people in Rhode Island spend time away from work for FMLA-related situations, they expect things to...