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Harassment of any kind has no place in the workplace. When you are belittled, bullied, yelled at or called names on a regular basis – all these can amount to workplace harassment. Harassment coming from a fellow employee is bad enough, but what happens if the offender...
There are definitely differences between a demanding boss and a boss who is a bully. A demanding boss may be difficult at times but he or she tries to be fair, respects you and values your efforts. A demanding boss usually strives to act in a professional manner and...
You’re excited about your new job offer, so why bother having an attorney review your contract before you sign? Well, waiting until a problem is apparent to contact an attorney can limit your options and be a big mistake. 3 reasons to let an attorney review your...
Allegations of wage theft are very serious, and both employers and employees need to know how this process works. In the United States, there are very strict laws about how employees must be paid to ensure that they are not exploited or taken advantage of by their...
Last year, more of us than usual needed time off work because we were seriously ill or needed to care for a sick family member. The special provisions the government put in place stopped at the end of last year. Now, if you need time off, you may need to rely on the...
You’ve always said that you don’t want to be where you aren’t wanted -- and it’s perfectly clear that your days are numbered at your job. Should you just quit instead of waiting to be ushered out the door? Probably not. Here are the things you need to consider:...
At some point in your career, you may be asked to sign an employment contract. While this may be presented as if it is no big deal at all, in reality, it can be a very big deal later if you and your employer part ways. Let’s examine employment contracts and their...
If you have been struggling to find work, it's a relief when an employer wants to hire you. However, as eager as you may be to sign on the dotted line, you need to review your new contract of employment. More and more employers in Ohio and the U.S. insert noncompete...
As you may know, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulates and enforces the treatment of American workers on the federal level. At the same time, all states have individual employment law statutes as well. Most of the time, employees have a pretty...
You loved your job. Every day, you were there on time and prepared to work. You did your best to be a team player and to do what your employer asked. You and your colleagues were eating lunch together, however, when one made a racist comment about a new employee. You...