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Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace: What Are “Light Duty” Rights in 2023?

Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace: What Are “Light Duty” Rights in 2023? Some employers offer light duty roles to employees who have been injured, are undergoing treatment for a disease, or suffer from post-traumatic stress or other mental conditions. Pregnant women may be able to request light duty assignments.  The Pregnancy Discrimination Act at the […]

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Sexual harassment in the workplace: How career sabotage can be evidence in 2023

Sexual harassment in the workplace: How career sabotage can be evidence in 2023 Retaliation in the workplace can be an awful experience whatever the reason is, but especially when it is retaliation for rejecting an offer to trade sexual relations for advancement at work, or when it comes for complaining about improper sexual comments or

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Wage and Hour Violations: What’s the Impact of Rising Minimum and Overtime Wage Rates Due to Changes in the Law in 2023?

Wage and Hour Violations: What’s the Impact of Rising Minimum and Overtime Wage Rates Due to Changes in the Law in 2023? Wage and hour violations occur when an employer does not pay, account properly for, or agree to pay the full pay that it owes.  This may be a failure to pay overtime for

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Age Discrimination in the Workplace: The Glass Ceiling and the Over 50 Worker

Age Discrimination in the Workplace: The Glass Ceiling and the Over 50 Worker Workers who gain experience and knowledge that helps them do their job better every year deserve to be recognized.  Unfortunately, some dedicated and experienced workers in fifties, sixties, and seventies would like to move up in their company or agency, but hit

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Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Real Examples and Cases in 2023

Age Discrimination in the Workplace: Real Examples and Cases in 2023 When a hard-working individual approaches their mid-50s or mid-60s, they should be at the top of their career game.  A work ethic honed over many years, a wealth of knowledge grounded in real-world encounters, and skills gained from differing positions and training exercises should

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Contaminated Product Claims in 2023: Can Consumers Get Refunds?

Contaminated Product Claims in 2023: Can Consumers Get Refunds? Contaminated cleaning products and even grocery food items have been in the news.  Symptoms of contamination may include a very irritating red rash like the chicken pox, joint or muscle pain, fever or chills, fatigue, and/or chest pain.  In 2022, for example, Clorox announced the potential

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Weekly Paychecks in New York and the Law: How to Get Paid Sooner without Taking Out Loans

Weekly Paycheck in New York and the Law: Getting Paid Sooner, No Loans Required It is no secret that front-line workers are feeling squeezed as the cost of living rises, layoffs loom, and wages often stagnate. Some turn to payday loans to tide them over. But weekly paychecks – rather than biweekly – may be

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Sex Discrimination in Raises and Compensation Policies in 2023: What’s New in the Law?

Sex Discrimination in Raises and Compensation Policies in 2023: What’s New in the Law? We’ve known for years that unequal pay is holding women back. A Biden administration report in 2023 estimated that women employed full-time are receiving 15% less pay than men, which means women are earning about $10,000 less per year. The deficit

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Medical Leave and Employment Disability Discrimination in 2023: Updates on Scheduling & Duties

Medical Leave and Employment Disability Discrimination in 2023: Updates on Scheduling & Duties Medical Leave and Employment Disability Discrimination in 2023: Changing Schedules and Job Duties under Updated Rules Medical leave legislation can be a lifeline for workers with serious health issues. These laws are very strong and are enacted with the health and family

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