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Federal law offers some protection for expressing breastmilk As a father of four small children, I have a lot of empathy for nursing mothers who plan to return to work. In fact, I’ve seen my wife tackle this challenge four times. Thankfully, her employer has always been supportive of her […]

To be exempt, workers have to meet certain criteria Do you suspect that you’re being cheated out of overtime? If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, many employers shortchange workers by misclassifying them as exempt. However, it’s important to know that under federal law, your status as exempt or non-exempt is […]

What the law says about pregnant workers in safety-sensitive positions For some women, becoming pregnant puts their jobs into new perspective. Woman with physically demanding jobs, or those who work in safety-sensitive positions, may wonder how long they can safely perform their job duties. However, in some cases, those women […]

How disabilities are covered under federal law Unfortunately, disability discrimination complaints by employees are pretty common. Many of them fall into two categories: People who were denied accommodations on the job. People who were suddenly terminated after disclosing a serious medical condition. Let’s take a look at how the Americans […]

What steps to take if your company blows off your complaint Being sexually harassed on the job can be an emotional roller coaster. Victims may experience feelings of embarrassment, emotional upset, or even fear as they try to carry on with their work while fending off inappropriate behavior. When you’re […]