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The law protects workplace whistleblowers
Whistleblowers are employees who learn about misconduct at the companies where they work. Their access to non-public information can put them in a difficult position where they may address an employer’s misconduct. Whistleblowing activities include advising management...
4 reasons women are discriminated against in the workplace
Many women suffer workplace discrimination for things that won’t affect their male colleagues as much, if at all. This is in addition to some employers simply favoring hiring men over women in general. This can result in a woman having a much more difficult time...
When an employment reference check leads to defamation
Employment references validate a worker's job history and performance. Workers may provide information about a prior employer as a reference when seeking a new position at a different company. Frequently, reference checks simply validate that a worker performed their...
Medical leave shouldn’t be considered a performance issue
Employers have to be able to count on employees to show up for work and do their job duties. The company suffers when employees don’t get their work done, which is why failing to show up or do those duties can lead to disciplinary action. Some employees worry about...
Can wrongful termination happen to at-will employees?
Even at-will employees could be the victims of a wrongful termination. Just because they do not have an employment contract does not mean that they can be fired for any reason. This is a common misconception. It is true that at-will employees can be terminated at any...
Seeking reasonable accommodation with a dynamic disability
Most people know that employers are required to provide “reasonable accommodation” to employees with disabilities or medical conditions so that they can do their jobs. By “reasonable,” the law means an accommodation that can be made without causing “undue hardship” to...
The complexities of social media defamation
We recently discussed issues employees sometimes face with defamation from former employers that could harm their career prospects. This could be considered defamation if a former employer is intentionally making untrue statements that harm that employee’s reputation....
Can workers sue former employers for defamation?
Leaving a job voluntarily can be exciting, while losing a job unexpectedly may inspire financial and emotional stress. In either scenario, former employees of any particular company may be pulled back into the challenges of their “old” working life if they believe...
Can employers force workers to install apps on their phones?
Modern employees often value a sustainable work-life balance. They also tend to feel strongly about their privacy rights. Employers sometimes make demands of their workers that can feel invasive or potentially illegal. Professionals frustrated by the requests of their...
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