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Jan. 3, 2018

It is a very unpleasant feeling when your boss calls you to their office and hands over a box, telling you to gather your things because you’ve been fired. In some cases, you see it coming, and in some cases you don’t. Whatever the case, you should contain yourself and try not to burst out in anger, as it will only make things worse.

Jan. 3, 2018

Just like employees of private companies, employees in federal workplaces have the right to be free from illegal harassment and discrimination. Federal discrimination laws have been established by Congress and prohibits employers to discriminate on the basis of color, sex, race, religion, pregnancy, disability, national origin, age, or genetic information.

Dec. 18, 2017

When firing an employee, some employers use severance agreements to avoid potential claims down the line, especially in wrongful termination and discrimination cases. Generally, if an employee signs the dotted line of a release of claims and accepts the severance package, they may lose the right to file any possible claims forever.

Dec. 18, 2017

Disparate treatment refers to a form of discrimination which is used for proving illegal employment discrimination against an employer. When a disparate treatment claim is filed against an employer, the employee alleges that they were treated in a different way compared other employees in a similar situation.

Dec. 18, 2017

If you are diagnosed with or suffering from a serious medical condition and find it difficult to perform your duties, then under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you can take medical leaves. These leaves are also granted when an employee has to take care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition.

Dec. 18, 2017

Most employees understand that they cannot be discriminated against because of sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. But what many employees might not know is that this goes on beyond simple sex discrimination. Of course an employer cannot fire you simply because you are a woman or a man, but Title VII also extends to other immutable characteristics related to gender.

Dec. 18, 2017

Have you been fired from your job recently? Did the employer give you a legitimate reason why they decided to terminate your employment? If not, you should have a look at this wrongful termination checklist, as there is a good chance you might have a case.

Dec. 18, 2017

When it comes to employment discrimination, it is unlawful for employers to fire or deprive their employees of their workplace rights based on their color, sex, race, religion, national origin, or any other aspect that marks them as a minority in the workplace.

Dec. 18, 2017

A lot of people prefer to work during their cancer treatment, or go back to their jobs after they have recovered from the terrible disease. The decision to work during or after cancer treatment is influenced by many aspects such as the financial resources, health stability, progress of your recovery, and the type of activities involved in your job.

Dec. 18, 2017

If you are being discriminated based on your age and/or gender, your first move should be to inform the management of your organization about it and try to resolve the matter internally. Most companies have a systematic procedure described in their employee handbook for filing such complaints.