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Police officer claims she was unfairly denied light-duty work Many women fear telling their employers that they’re pregnant. They may worry that they’ll be treated differently, or even that they’ll be driven off the job. Case in point: Jennifer Panattoni, a senior patrol officer and 14-year veteran of a local […]

What the law says about salary discussions Let’s face it, many employers would probably prefer that employees avoid discussions about compensation. After all, if staffers don’t know how much other people are making, the employer is less likely to have to worry about salary complaints. But if you suspect that […]

What all tipped employees need to know As most restaurant servers could probably attest, working for tips means getting used to an uncertain income. Some days, you may go home with pockets full of cash,  but others … well, not so much. Unfortunately, the potential for uneven pay has another […]

What all employees should know about at-will employment Political arguments seem to be heating up everywhere, including the workplace. That can lead to some uncomfortable situations, especially if you disagree with your boss or if you hold an unpopular opinion compared to the rest of the company’s workforce. That raises […]

Common ways employers may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act In a perfect world, every supervisor would show compassion for disabled employees. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. In fact, disability discrimination continues to increase in this country. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that it received 28,000 disability-related […]