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...
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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...
Women in the auto industry hesitant to report sexual harassment
Women making their living in a male-dominated industry typically face a higher risk of experiencing sexual harassment than they would otherwise. Women in the automotive industry are often susceptible to this type of treatment, and when they are victims of it, they are...
Does your severance agreement meet EEOC standards?
When it comes to drafting a severance agreement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has some standards a company must follow. If you are the departing employee, do you understand the agreement? Is the language clear? Not always required Many times, an...
Following company policy after sexual harassment
The company you work for should have a written policy about sexual harassment in the workplace. In fact, this should have been one of the first policies you saw on your first day in the new job. However, in spite of company policy, you may find that workplace sexual...