Situations in which an employer wants to withhold wages from your paycheck can occur for many reasons. Perhaps you have left the job, and the employer says it must deduct certain costs from your last paycheck. Or maybe your employer has a policy to withhold money from your pay if your cash drawer is short….
Read MoreMembers of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community have certainly put up with their share of discriminatory treatment. As a result, many LGBT individuals choose to hide their identities at work. In fact, according to the Human Rights Campaign, 46% of LGBT employees in the U.S. choose to stay in the closet at their…
Read MoreMore workers than ever are retaining employment and actively working late in their adult years. This creates a workforce that is almost as heavily populated with workers over 40 as it is with those under 40. This aging workforce also leads to more frequent instances of age discrimination. Recognizing age discrimination and understanding the facts…
Read MoreYou spend many hours at work, so doing it in a negative culture may significantly strain your life. A toxic workplace may impact your body in ways you cannot imagine. How do you know if your workplace is influencing your life? Learn a bit about some of the common elements in a toxic workplace. What…
Read MoreAn employer can classify people who work for him or her as employees or as independent contractors. There may not be much difference between the two in the work they do on a daily basis. The difference is that employees have certain rights that independent contractors do not. Sometimes employers classify workers incorrectly, possibly without…
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