Non-compete agreements are contracts employees sign that restrict them from working for a direct competitor of your company or starting a competing business for a certain period of time after leaving your company. When properly drafted, these agreements can help...
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How to handle age discrimination in the workplace
SHRM reported in 2023 that 32% of employers use age as a basis to make hiring decisions. About one-third of all workers in the SHRM report said they experienced this type of discrimination. Yet only about 17% of Human Resource professionals have received reports on...
Employers cannot retaliate against workers who take leave
It is important for employees to be able to take time away from work to address personal or family health issues without risking employment. The Family Medical Leave Act safeguards these employee rights at the federal level. Moreover, New York has additional...
What employers should know about accommodating pregnant employees
Employers must provide a supportive and safe work environment for pregnant employees. This often means making accommodations as you would with any other medical condition. Every employer should understand how to care for pregnant employees. Understand the law Federal...
Steps to take when an employee makes a hostile work environment claim
A hostile work environment creates a liability issue for employers. Federal laws protect against a wide range of discriminatory, harassing and hostile actions in the workplace and provide protections for employees who report these instances. As an employer, you must...
5 signs you may have a workplace retaliation case
As an employee, state and federal laws protect you from unfair treatment by your employer, including retaliation against you for taking certain protected actions. However, this does not always prevent the behavior from occurring. Here are five signs that you may be a...
An overview of quid pro quo versus hostile work environment
Employees should feel safe and respected in the workplace as they complete their duties. Unfortunately, some people may experience harassment at work that makes them feel uncomfortable and violated. Two types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace are...
3 tips to avoid discrimination during the hiring process
As your business grows, you want to hire the right candidate. While they seem simple enough, hiring comes with many challenges, including the potential for discrimination to appear. Even the accidental appearance of discrimination may land your company in hot water....
Understanding age discrimination in the workplace
If you face unfair treatment at work because of your age, it might not be clear whether it qualifies as age discrimination. When your employer makes work-related decisions without considering your skills, qualifications, or performance, your unique situation could...
Signs of a hostile work environment
It can be difficult to get up and go to work every day knowing that you dislike your workplace. Many people have annoying coworkers or bosses who they feel are unfair. However, a hostile work environment generally goes above behavior that is irritating or inconvenient...