There is a lot to think about when a man’s partner is expecting a child. Many new fathers want to take time off work to address the practical issues of caring for a newborn, and to bond with their new children. But will doing so put your job at risk? Do men have a...
Workplace intimidation can make your office a toxic place to be. When your boss or coworker is subjecting you to workplace bullying, you can feel you have no choice but to quit. Find out what workplace intimidation is, and how you can stop it. In this blog post, I will explain what workplace intimidation is and provide examples of bullying…
When they think of sexual harassment, many people envision a male boss putting pressure on a female employee to have sex with him. But that’s not always the case. The stereotype can make it hard for a man to come forward when he finds himself facing inappropriate...
Do you need an attorney for job discrimination or will the EEOC do the work for you? Find out why you should talk to a lawyer first, and when you can skip the EEOC altogether. In this blog post, I will discuss the differences between the EEOC process and what an...
It’s one thing to feel like you are being harassed at work. It’s another to know you have a winning lawsuit for workplace harassment. Find out what makes a strong case, and what to do if you think you have one. In this blog I will review what it takes to file a workplace harassment lawsuit. I will explain what…
You are on Monster or Indeed, or one of the many other online job application forums. You are looking for a technical job in your field. But if you are a woman, would you ever consider using just your initials to land an interview? In this blog I will review and...
Life can be difficult when you are pregnant. Physical and hormonal changes can make everyday tasks a challenge. But being pregnant shouldn’t result in unfair treatment on the job. If you think you are being treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, please continue reading to learn about your rights. In this blog post I will explain how federal laws…
Now that Donald Trump has become the next President of the United States, several communities find themselves wondering how their lives will change. They want to know how Donald Trump can affect laws that protect them from sex discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination at work. Will they be safe from harassment in years to come? Can Trump reverse laws on sex discrimination…
When you think of wage discrimination, you may think of secretaries, teachers, or other traditionally female roles. But a recent lawsuit by female lawyer Kerrie L. Campbell against the law firm Chadbourne & Parke shows that wage discrimination can happen at any...
When racist jokes fly in the workplace it can make every shift uncomfortable. When does racial harassment cross the line into discrimination? Is there anything you can do to stop the jokes? In this blog post, I will discuss the federal laws against racial...