Age-related discrimination practices typically target those individuals who are in their 40s and beyond. With life expectancies in the United States averaging around 76 years, there are more older individuals in the workforce than ever. Age discrimination becomes more...
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Year: 2023
Recognizing signs of retaliation in the workplace
Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee as a result of the employee engaging in a legally protected activity, such as reporting harassment or discrimination. It is essential to recognize the signs of retaliation to...
3 signs of workplace retaliation
As an employee with a good work ethic and morals, you know the importance of calling out unfair practices or infringements on workers’ rights. While state and federal laws prohibit businesses from retaliation against whistle-blowers, subtle retaliation still happens....
Sources of sexual harassment other than your employer
Sexual harassment occurs when someone displays unwanted sexual advances or otherwise sexual behavior toward you. Workplace sexual harassment is against the law in Hawaii. In addition to advances from your employer, this law applies to unwanted sexual conduct from...
What is a hostile work environment?
Some jobs can be challenging to go to each day. You may dislike your coworker’s lackadaisical attitude, find your boss too abrasive or get tired of dealing with demanding customers daily. However, if the coworkers' or employers’ actions violate the Fair Employment...