Work experience and education are often among the most important qualifications for jobs. Employers want to know that workers understand the industry and can competently perform the basic tasks required by the position. Most workers who have more skills and experience...
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3 Ways Employers Retaliate Against Workers Who Need FMLA Leave
Under federal law, companies with at least 50 employees generally have to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This federal law gives employees who have worked for the company for a minimum amount of time the right to take an unpaid leave of absence....
Take These Steps To Build A Case Against Your Employer For Promotion Discrimination
Promotion discrimination is a serious offense. When an employer fails to promote someone as a result of their own biases, racism or discriminatory feelings, then they are violating the law. It is unfair to hold back certain people from promotions just because they...
Does your employer have to help you if an injury affects your job?
Your employer hired you for a specific job, likely based on your experience and skills. They also trained you to perform the tasks required for your position. The company depends on you to perform certain functions so that the business operates efficiently. Whether...
Are microaggressions a type of workplace discrimination?
A workplace should be a respectful environment that treats everyone equally while at the same time looking out for the needs of individual employees so that they can do their work as successfully and efficiently as possible. While most workplaces are supportive...
Sexual harassment can impact your physical health
Sexual harassment has a major chilling effect on someone's career advancement. An individual dealing with sexual harassment on the job may suffer from mental health issues that affect their performance because of the behavior of their supervisor, manager or...
Does discrimination influence who gets promoted at your job?
For many people, internal promotions are the only way they will make progress in their careers. Not everyone will just apply blindly to outside companies in the hope of securing a better job. You may have chosen to work with a specific company because there's room for...
When are you eligible to take FMLA leave from your job?
With the creation of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the government established a program that protects most workers from losing their job due to illness or family circumstances that requires that they take a prolonged leave of absence. Employers should...
What is sexual harassment at work?
Employers are not allowed to permit sexual harassment to occur in the workplace. There must be clear protocol for preventing this abuse, as well as addressing these issues when they do occur. Many different aspects relate to this employment-related atrocity. Sexual...
Severance pay: Negotiate to get what you deserve
If your employer decides to terminate your employment, it's critical to learn more about your legal rights in Michigan. This includes your right to receive severance pay. Generally speaking, a severance agreement is a contract between you and your employer that...