In recent years, there has been a great deal of attention paid to employee rights. Much of that has focused on sexual harassment and other forms of mistreatment that many employees were reluctant to complain about because they did not believe it would help them. In...
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Year: 2021
Understanding wrongful termination and protections against it
Though it may be possible to wrongfully terminate an employee with an employment contract, most employees are considered at-will employees who can be terminated at any time for any reason. There are exceptions, however, when an employee has an employment contract or...
What is constructive discharge in Oregon?
Many residents of Oregon will be surprised to learn that the state is an “at will” state. That designation means that, in the absence of a written contract, an employer can fire an employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. Conversely, the employee...
Why sexual harassment is so prevalent in the restaurant industry
Many industries are plagued by harassment and discrimination, causing significant harm to workers and their careers. Yet, one industry in particular, the restaurant industry, seems to see more than its fair share of harassing behavior. In fact, 70% of women in the...
Lawsuits allege racial discrimination at state agency
You may believe that discrimination only exists in certain types of workplaces but that is not true. Discrimination exists all over and social standing and other human differences do not really drive discrimination at all. Whenever and wherever you bring diverse...
History of victim blaming is sex-based harassment
The U.S. justice system has a long history of wrongs against women. This includes not criminalizing all non-consensual sex and allowing pervasive sexual harassment against women. However, in modern times, as a country, we have set out to set those wrongs right....
Is disparate impact discrimination affecting your workplace?
Workplace discrimination occurs more frequently than most people realize. This is because not all discrimination is blatant. In fact, a lot of workplace discrimination is cloaked in actions that may seem neutral on their face. This is the case when it comes to...
I work for a small business: Must it comply with ERISA?
Working for a small business can be an exceptionally gratifying way to earn a living. Many of the headaches that come with working for large corporations do not exist and you can have a greater connection to your employer. However, one thing you may wonder is what a...
Filing for unemployment benefits
Filing for unemployment benefits can be an intimidating and new process to many who have never had to go through the process before. Add in the ever-changing benefit eligibility requirements because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the task can be daunting. Filing for...
Is workplace sexual harassment still an issue?
In the year 2021, it is hard to believe that sexual harassment in the workplace is still an ongoing issue. However, with the recent happenings around New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, and the recent litigation amongst a plethora of broadcast news outfits, it would seem...