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As election season heats up, political conversations are bound to surface at work. Without clear guidelines, these discussions can quickly lead to tension and distraction. Here’s how employers can keep the focus on respect and productivity during this time.
Do you feel verbally or physically threatened, intimidated, or humiliated at work? Maybe it’s a colleague who’s always angry at you, or a boss who makes inappropriate comments. You could be experiencing a hostile work environment. Ignoring the conduct may cause it to get worse.
Sexual harassment in the workplace is never okay and happens too often. No matter what form sexual harassment takes, it’s never acceptable, here are three strategies you can use to protect yourself and fight back.
Did you know the Department of Labor can hit you with hefty penalties and interest simply for not keeping track of your hourly employees’ time, even if you pay them properly? Many of my clients don’t know what they don’t know about employment law issues in their company.
The National Labor Relations Board may consider speech about employers’ positions and policies around the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision to be “protected concerted activity” under the National Labor Relations Act, which safeguards employees’ ability to discuss the terms and conditions of their employment.
Just because you’re a yellow bird doesn’t mean you may tweet to your heart’s content at work on company time and equipment, or anywhere if your tweets (or other online posts) consist of:
racial, ethnic or sexual slurs toward other employees;
defamatory comments about the company, other employees or clients;
personal gripes that violate harassment, discrimination or non-disparagement policies;
company confidential information; or
illegal activity.