The results of a 2020 workplace sexual harassment study surprised researchers. It turns out that women in supervisory roles experience more harassment at work than those in low or entry-level positions. The study was conducted by researchers at the Stockholm...
It can be hard to define sexual harassment, as it largely has to do with someone's perception of events. What makes the work environment hostile or what makes a joke inappropriate is relatively subjective. However, there is one form of sexual harassment that has a...
Employment contracts are agreements between businesses and their workers that dictate everyone's obligations to each other. Often, the company expects certain concessions from the worker in return for a competitive job offer. Restrictive covenants are a perfect...
Workers in Houston make their living in a variety of ways. Whatever the working environment, sexual harassment is a real possibility, as sad as this is. The reasons behind workplace harassment are multifaceted, but whatever form harassment takes, it is always...
Female workers who are pregnant may wonder what their responsibilities are to their employers regarding their pregnancy. For instance, do they need to inform their supervisors of the pregnancy? Or even, how should they respond if asked by a boss whether or not they...
Federal and state law prohibits employers from considering race, sex, age, and religion when screening job applicants. Additionally, employers cannot retaliate against individual employees who challenge discriminatory behavior. Identifying and properly addressing...
Every employer has a duty to provide a conducive work environment for their employees. Besides boosting the business’ bottom line, a conducive work environment also goes a long way in reducing employer-employee conflicts and costly turnover. However, it is not...
If you fulfill an important role at a company, the business will potentially try to limit what you do after you leave the company. Companies view such limitations as a way to protect their intellectual property and avoid unfair competition. Negotiating restrictive...
Sexual harassment is one of the most detrimental things that an employee can face. Often, the harassment is blatant and immediate. However, it is important to note that not all forms of sexual harassment are overt. There are various forms that more subtle sexual...
If you have faced discrimination because of your age, you are not alone. Ageism is particularly common in the workplace: According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), six out of ten older workers have experienced age discrimination at some point....
