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Court weighs in on hostile work environment claim What if the person who sits next to you at work consistently looked at online pornography during work hours? Would it make you uncomfortable, even if you couldn’t see it? What if you complained and the boss didn’t address the situation? Do […]

4.2 million more people may qualify for overtime The Department of Labor (DOL) may be giving millions of workers an early holiday gift this year. As of December 1st, the agency’s new rule on overtime goes into effect. However, while the DOL states that approximately 4.2 million people may be […]

Women awarded over $6.2 million for discrimination Believe it or not, pregnancy discrimination remains a substantial problem for working women. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports that it received over 3,500 complaints of pregnancy discrimination in 2015. While some pregnancy discrimination may be subtle – a woman is […]

Employer sued for disability discrimination over seizure disorder An employee has an unexpected seizure during the work day. After he recovers, he gets clearance from his doctor to resume his job duties. The question is this: Does the employer have to allow him back on the job? That question was […]

T-Mobile called out by feds for limiting employee conversations Can your employer restrict what you’re allowed to speak about with your fellow employees? Can you be fired for discussing compensation, benefits, or work conditions? According to a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), companies that attempt to […]