The technology industry is known for being largely staffed by younger workers. At first glance, this might not seem like anything notable, as new technology is traditionally associated with young adults and many of the startup success stories of the past two decades involve younger founders. Upon closer examination, one...
Non-disclosure (NDA) and non-compete agreements are contracts that individuals and businesses use to protect their interests. Both fall under the category of legal restrictive covenants. These tools have some things in common, but there are a few notable distinctions. Preventing information leaks is crucial to a company’s success, because with...
Ageism is a form of discrimination that many people are not aware of in the workplace. It refers to prejudice or stereotypes against individuals or groups because of their age. In the workplace, age discrimination can manifest in the form of derogatory comments from coworkers, unequal treatment from supervisors, or...
Coercion can be defined as forcing someone to do something they do not want to do, through manipulation, threats, and/or force. In workplaces, abusers use different methods to push employees to do things, and one of the most concerning is sexual coercion. There are different kinds of sexual coercion in...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects disabled employees and job applicants. The ADA prohibits their access to reasonable workplace accommodations but also has rules designed to prevent discrimination, interference, and retaliation. Its intentions are clear but not perfect. For hearing-impaired individuals, this is often apparent because the disability is...
The need to protect trade secrets is greater now than ever before, with more businesses relying on them to gain a competitive edge. Protecting your organization’s confidential information is critical in order to maintain your business’ economic value and reduce the risk of competitors benefiting from your innovations. There are...