Many mothers-to-be continue working while they are pregnant. As long as a woman is experiencing a normal, low-risk pregnancy and there are no hazards to her pregnancy on the job, she may choose to work right up until the last minutes before she goes into labor. The reason many women...
When negotiating or signing an employment contract, you may be offered an equity agreement or compensation from company stock options. Understanding the terms of an equity agreement is crucial to being able to monitor your investment. It will also help to prepare you if ever a breach is made in...
Since the condition first entered our national consciousness in the early 1980s, Americans’ perception of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and the resources available to these individuals have progressed tremendously. However, this does not mean that living with HIV/AIDS no longer has its challenges in the workplace. Individuals living with this...
Losing a job is a stressful experience for anyone. It can change your life dramatically, especially in regards to your finances. If you have recently been let go, the first thing you should consider is unemployment compensation. It may seem simple, but it can be far more complicated than most...
Even before the new administration took office in January, there has been concern over the future of the 2014 federal order that provides workplace protection rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The executive order applies to federal employees and requires companies under federal contract to have explicit...
A new study from Penn State University describes a need for policies that safeguard the health and rights of farm workers in the U.S. Researchers from the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State followed a group of 89 Latino farm workers in Texas over eight months. The workers routinely...