The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has not gone as smoothly as it might have. Officials had high hopes, but distribution got off to a slow start and remains below stated goals. So it may be some time before employees not classified as essential workers will get their...
Cancer-stricken news anchor files lawsuit over discrimination
Harassment, bullying, belittling and exclusion surface in so many ways in the workplace, often showing the horrible behavior of colleagues and superiors whom you thought were fair and, sometimes, even your friends. Even when you try to remain professional, others may...
Women more likely to leave the workforce
The economic crisis is one of a handful of challenges that Americans face in 2021. Many are out of work because businesses closed permanently, cut staff or are on hiatus. Amidst this bad news, there is also the troubling trend that millions of women dropped out the...
Can workers get hazard pay?
The pandemic is at the top of everyone's minds these days. Hopefully, they worry about it from the safety of their home while working remotely. Unfortunately, this is not the case, so some employees could find themselves working with co-workers and customers. Even if...
Non-compete agreements protect businesses
It’s standard for employers or businesses to require employees and executives to sign non-compete agreements. These agreements' goal is to protect the business by restricting competitors from accessing proprietary information and trade secrets. However, these...
Many who report harassment still face retaliation
The #MeToo movement has certainly made everyone more aware of inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Unfortunately, this heightened awareness has not translated into holding the aggressors accountable. According to a new study, a whopping 75% of people who reported...
Wage theft is a growing problem
The pandemic has made it harder for workers. One especially notable example is wage theft by employers. Many of the victims may consider themselves fortunate because they have not been furloughed or laid off. But now a news report warns of the dramatic increase of...
The NLRB has made it easier to fire employees
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has long been able to protect the rights of workers critical of unfair work conditions. This has changed in recent years, along with the weakening of many unions and worker advocacy groups. Now a three-judge panel at the NLRB...
Can your boss make you work “off the clock”?
Many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open right now due to the effects Covid-19 has had on the economy. If your boss is trying to cut corners by asking you to work off the clock, not giving you overtime pay or paying you later than they should, they may...
Employees have a right to a safe workplace
Employers are generally obligated to take reasonable steps to ensure that workers do their job in a safe work environment. Thanks to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, this was true before the advent of COVID-19 and remains so during the pandemic. How dangerous...
