If you’ve witnessed illegal activity, fraud, safety violations, or other wrongdoing at work, you’re facing one of the most difficult decisions an employee can make. Should you report what you’ve seen and risk retaliation? Can you be fired for speaking up? What protections actually exist for employees who blow the
If you’re wondering whether you can be fired, passed over for promotion, or harassed at work because of your sexual orientation, the answer is clear: federal law now protects you. The 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County fundamentally transformed workplace rights for LGBTQ+ employees across the United
Sexual harassment at work isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s illegal. If you’re experiencing unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate comments, or a hostile work environment, you have legal rights and remedies under federal and state law. Understanding these protections and knowing how to document and report harassment effectively can make the difference between ongoing
When your employment ends—whether through layoffs, discrimination, or wrongful termination—you’re often presented with a severance agreement. That document sitting in front of you isn’t just a formality. It’s a negotiation opportunity that could significantly impact your financial future and legal rights. Most employees don’t realize they have leverage in severance
If you’re a New York civil service employee facing disciplinary charges, you have stronger legal protections than most private sector workers. Section 75 of the New York Civil Service Law provides you with specific due process rights that can make the difference between keeping your job and losing it unfairly.
Your faith shouldn’t cost you your job. Whether you’re Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, or hold any other sincere religious belief, federal law protects you from workplace discrimination based on your religious practices and beliefs. Religious discrimination at work takes many forms—from being passed over for promotion because of your
If you’ve experienced workplace treatment that feels unfair based on your race, ethnicity, or country of origin, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. Federal and state laws provide strong protections against race and national origin discrimination, giving you multiple legal avenues to address unfair treatment and seek justice. Understanding your
If you’re pregnant and experiencing unfair treatment at work, you need to understand your legal protections right now. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal laws provide robust safeguards against discrimination, but many employees don’t realize when their rights are being violated or how to
When someone in a position of power makes your job benefits contingent on sexual favors, you’re experiencing quid pro quo harassment—one of the most serious forms of workplace sexual harassment. Unlike hostile work environment claims that require ongoing patterns of behavior, quid pro quo harassment can occur from a single
Working overtime but not getting paid for it? Classified as “exempt” but doing the same work as hourly employees? Told you’re an independent contractor when you should be an employee? You’re not alone, and these situations often violate federal wage and hour laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guarantees
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