Many people who have been victims of sexual harassment do not report it. Even in the wake of publicity about sexual harassment after the Harvey Weinstein revelations, the #MeToo movement that followed, and the ensuing scandals that came to light in many industries, victims are often afraid to speak up....
Labor laws exist throughout the nation to protect workers from abusive working conditions, prevent child labor, provide a safe and healthful workplace, and to avoid excessive hours. State-specific employment laws require employers to provide a 30-minute continuous uninterrupted break for employees scheduled to work 7.5 hours or more a day....
Sometimes discrimination in the workplace is obvious. When someone is ridiculed for their sexual preference, for example, it may be obvious because of things that are said. If a responsible, hard-working person loses their job for no apparent reason, it may because of age discrimination. However, there are other types...
Due to the growing reliance on the Internet, Wi-Fi, and computer networks, cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important field. Professionals in this industry have the responsibility to protect computer systems from theft and damage to hardware, software, and data. The Cyber Security Capital managing director recently discovered that despite the...
A recent AARP survey has found that more than nine out of 10 older workers who were 45 years or older have faced age discrimination at some point while seeking employment. Within that statistic, AARP also found that 59 percent of Caucasians, 60 percent of Latinos, and over three quarters...
Is sexual harassment a major issue in the workplace? It depends on who you ask. A recent survey conducted by Working Mother magazine, in conjunction with the American Bar Association, shows a wide discrepancy in how men and women view the depth and breadth of the problem, even in the...