Deciding to leave your job due to workplace discrimination is a significant decision. While it might seem like the best way to escape a hostile environment, resigning prematurely can complicate your potential legal claims against your employer. Quitting may limit your...
Numerous studies, including a recent study by the Bipartisan Policy Center and Morning Consult, have uncovered troubling findings regarding workplace discrimination for pregnant employees. Nearly one out of every four mothers considered leaving their jobs due to a...
In late January, the president signed an executive order significantly changing workplace diversity and inclusion programs for federal contractors. The order eliminates requirements for some businesses to maintain affirmative action plans and diversity initiatives....
Workplace harassment remains a pervasive issue in 2025, with recent government statistics showing that nearly 30% of workers experience some form of harassment annually. Sexual harassment and discrimination based on race or ethnicity continue to be the most common...
Wearable technology in the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Often called "wearables," these digital gadgets worn on the body can track physical movements, collect health data, and monitor a person's location. Employers may use these devices to enhance worker...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently upheld a decision awarding $22.25 million in backpay to nearly 12,000 employees of East Penn Manufacturing. A federal jury previously found the Pennsylvania-based company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act...
The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with comparable state and local anti-discrimination laws, safeguard the rights of workers with disabilities, promoting their inclusion in the workforce. These laws prohibit discrimination by covered employers in...
Have you ever felt forced to quit your job due to unbearable working conditions? For some, this situation might be more than just a bad work experience – it could be what is known as "constructive discharge." This occurs when an employee feels compelled to resign due...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and comparable laws in Washington, D.C. and in many states, bar employers from retaliating against employees for taking their FMLA leave, and that includes demotion. When you take leave, you should be able to expect to return...
There are many factors that employers can consider when deciding who to fire, hire or promote. There are a wide range of few characteristics that should have no bearing on employment decisions. Workers should not have to worry about their race, sex, or religion...
