Many federal policies against discriminatory employment practices include provisions extending to potential job candidates. Landing a job is hard enough, but some protected groups could face discriminatory hiring procedures. These practices are unlawful, causing...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are over 1.4 million accountants and auditors working in the United States, today. Accountants are key to the growth of most businesses. They manage financial records and offer strategic financial guidance. However,...
Successful and growing companies often go to great lengths to negotiate contracts with workers that will protect the company. They include very clear rules for different types of compensation and the expectations that the company has for someone's job performance....
The Family and Medical Leave Act is legislation that offers protections for American workers when they need time off from their jobs to address significant family or medical issues. Enacted in 1993, FMLA has since been a cornerstone of workplace rights. It offers job...
Many women face workplace pregnancy discrimination. This may take the form of employers not hiring, firing or otherwise treating women unfairly simply for being pregnant. Though illegal under both state and federal laws, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace still...
