Breastfeeding employees in the United States enjoy specific legal rights that support their ability to express milk or breastfeed at work. Employers must adhere to these regulations. State laws that may enhance federal protections vary, but the basic idea is that a...
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Month: December 2023
I think I was fired for being pregnant. What should I do?
Unfortunately, some employers don’t accord pregnant employees the consideration and respect they deserve. In fact, certain misguided companies can go as far as firing an employee because they’re pregnant. The reason for this miscalculated action is the perception of...
Being at the top offers no protection for women
When people talk about sexual harassment in the workplace, the stereotypical image that may come to mind is the older, male boss chasing a young, female secretary around the desk. Sexual harassment is, after all, more about power than anything else (including sex)....
3 examples of disability discrimination in the workplace
In New York, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against workers based on protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and several others. Sadly, there are occasions when workplace practices...
Can you be fired for not going to the company holiday party?
A lot of businesses have scaled back or completely eliminated holiday parties for financial reasons and out of concern for liability. However, if your employer isn’t one of those, you could be facing a lot of pressure to attend an upcoming party. Overzealous...