All workers deserve proper compensation for their efforts. Every dollar counts when trying to make ends meet. Over time, you might develop a lingering suspicion of being underpaid. This is especially true if your workplace becomes hostile. In such instances, it makes...
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Sexual orientation harassment: What are your rights?
Sexual orientation harassment is a serious issue that can take many forms. Name-calling, offensive comments or jokes, homophobic slurs, unwelcome touching or sexual gestures are not acceptable behaviors in the workplace or at school. Federal and state laws prohibit...
Subtle signs of sexual harassment in the workplace
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reported that 38% of women and 14% of men have reported sexual harassment at work. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can take many forms, some of which are not always obvious. While overt actions...
Can employers discriminate against breastfeeding employees?
Women in the workforce often face unique challenges that affect only them. One specific challenge can occur when a working mother returns to her job duties after having a baby. No nursing mother should have to choose between feeding her baby and returning to work. For...
Common signs of workplace age discrimination
In today's society, on-the-job age discrimination is a topic that resonates. Bias against older employees sadly persists. When the indicators escape notice, fixing the problem remains impossible, so it is important to know what to watch for. Marginalization in team...
Can employers pay women less in an Ohio workplace?
Today, women occupy positions in the professional world considered solely for men in the past, showing the advance of progress. However, the gender pay gap persists, the consequences of which follow women even into retirement. Failing to pay two people performing...
Eliminating the bias against employees with disabilities
The bias against employees with disabilities prevents them from receiving the same employment benefits and opportunities as everyone else, but it shouldn’t. Disabilities do not adversely affect the productivity of a company. In fact, companies that have a higher...
A guide to verbal abuse in the workplace
Verbal abuse in the workplace is an alarming issue that affects employees across various industries. Such abuse can take many forms, including name-calling, shouting, belittling and intimidation. While verbal abuse will not leave physical scars, the emotional and...
How common is age discrimination in the workplace?
Age discrimination in the American workplace is an issue that affects a significant portion of the workforce who are age 40 and above. Older adults navigating the contemporary job market should understand the prevalence and root causes of age discrimination. It is...
Is vacation shaming a form of workplace harassment?
For many employees, taking vacations is an effective means to save themselves from burnout. Though days off are not mandatory in Ohio, many employers provide their employees with this benefit under certain circumstances. Unfortunately, for some reason or another, some...