Many people feel their age works against them when applying for jobs. While youngsters might believe an employer will decide they lack the gravitas for a particular role, in legal terms, age discrimination can apply to anyone aged 40 or over. One new trend that is...
Workplace sexual harassment does not always involve making direct advances. It may be a bit more indirect, such as when someone in authority hints or offers you a raise or promotion in exchange for sexual favors. Legally, that is known as quid pro quo sexual...
In order to avoid paying time-and-a-half for overtime, employers will sometimes offer comp time. This just means that you get to take extra time off later to make up for the overtime hours that you already worked. A common example is if your employer asked you to stay...
A business dispute can be frustrating to deal with, but fortunately, there are ways that you can avoid having one. While conflicts aren’t always avoidable, you should be able to avoid most disputes by taking precautions. Some of the things you should do include...
Technology has changed rapidly over the last few decades – and it’s still changing. Sometimes, people struggle to adapt to new technology, even when it’s crucial to their profession. That’s rough for the people who can’t adjust, but it’s worse for their clients when...
You have a company handbook that you give to all of your new employees. It lays out specific rules and regulations in the workplace. For instance, it may tell workers that they will get two warnings before being fired unless there are exceptional circumstances....
Hardworking employees may feel stressed even at the best of times. Working environments are often highly-pressured and operate under strict deadlines. As a result, it can be vital that unnecessary stress and anxiety are kept to a minimum. Workplace harassment is one...
Accountants, like most professionals, are held to strict professional standards when providing services to their clients. If an accountant does not abide by these professional standards, they may be the subject of a malpractice suit for their negligence or errors. The...
It is common knowledge that there are laws to protect employees against harassment or discrimination at the workplace. However, many are unaware that similar laws exist to protect victims against retaliation should they report such incidents or participate in...
Insurance brokers and agents have certain ethical and legal responsibilities to look after their clients’ interests. What happens, then, when an insurance agent seems more interested in making a sale or protecting the insurance company’s profits than they are in your...
