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...
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...
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...
NYC legislation strengthens sexual harassment protections
New York City continues to take firm, ground-breaking steps toward battling sexual harassment with a series of bills recently passed by its city council. Among the new guidelines addressed include requiring employers to provide its workers with annual training toward...
Uber’s latest trouble: discrimination settlement
A series of troubles continue to plague San Francisco-based Uber with the most recent being a cloud of alleged employee discrimination hovering over the company that specializes in ride-sharing, food delivery and transportation. In late March, Uber agreed to pay $10...
Suggestions for employers handling EEOC claims
The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) released enforcement and litigation data for the 2017 fiscal year. The 84,254 workplace discrimination charges listed on the report led to 184 lawsuits against employers and $398 million in settlements. ...
Increased contract work may mean more disputes
The days of consistent employment, complete with salaries and benefits, may be fading. The reality of today’s job market is shifting away from traditional job opportunities toward temporary contract work. While this change can offer workers more autonomy within...
Is it time to implement sexual harassment training?
Sexual harassment has been a part of the national conversation for months now. As an employer, you’ve probably given quite a bit of thought as to how you can prevent sexual harassment in your workplace. If you do not already have a training program in place, it...
Sexual harassment or office shenanigans?
The National Women's Law Center reported that at least one-fourth of working women have been exposed to some form of sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately 70 to 90% of these women never speak up. Often victims are afraid of losing their jobs, they may feel...
