Older workers often bring years of experience to their jobs and make many other valuable contributions. However, older workers may face discrimination because of their age. Age discrimination and harassment The Age Discrimination in Employment Act makes it illegal for...
Employment Law
Four tips for building your discrimination or harassment case
You deserve to work in an environment that is safe and supportive. You shouldn’t have to worry about being subjected to discrimination or harassment, or how your employer will react if you report such egregious behavior. Yet, if you’re reading this post, then you’ve...
What is wrongful termination?
As an employee in North Carolina, an at-will employment state, you generally have the right to quit your job at any time for any reason. However, the flip side is that employers also generally have the right to terminate an employee for any reason, as long as the...
What is quid pro quo harassment?
Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in American workplaces. In North Carolina, sexual harassment can impact the lives and jobs of both men and women. There are two different kinds of sexual harassment recognized under the law, and one of those is quid pro quo...
Advanced technologies for hiring could be committing discrimination
Although it is a greater focus of attention, employment discrimination continues to be a problem in North Carolina and across the United States. This is true despite attempts by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other regulatory and enforcement...
What is a REDA complaint and how does it work?
You clock into work on time, go above and beyond your job duties and genuinely try to be a good employee. This is why it is so frustrating if you are discriminated against or retaliated against at work. You may wonder if you have any options other than finding a new...
The mental toll of sexual harassment
Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Yet, the sad reality is that many workplaces remain dangerous and hostile to workers. The pervasiveness of sexual harassment is one contributing factor. This behavior can be embarrassing and threatening, and reporting it can lead to...
When are employees prohibited from discriminating?
Employees are protected from discrimination in their workplaces. To ensure rules prohibiting discrimination in the workplace are followed, it is important for employees to be familiar with employee rights and the protections safeguarding them. Practices and policies...
Have you been subjected to discrimination at work?
Workers in America have been demanding better from their employers for decades. In many areas, there has been significant progress. However, some things seem to linger in the workplace, including discrimination. When discrimination in the workplace occurs, whether it...
North Carolina dead last in rankings of worst states for workers
In North Carolina and across the United States, workers often have cause to be concerned about their employee rights. Being protected from employer wrongdoing and making sure the proper wages and benefits are provided is essential. However, even with greater attention...