A demotion is not the news most people want to hear when they arrive at work. However, it is a common occurrence in some industries. While several issues may have led to the demotion, not all are legal reasons. If you were demoted because of retaliation or...
Workplace ageism has been around for a long while. People used to worry about age discrimination as they approached their 60s. But now, employees and prospective employees who are decades younger are starting to feel the chilling effects of ageism. Ageism in the...
Beginning June 2023, pregnant employees throughout the country will now have federal rights to “reasonable accommodations” in the workplace. These will be similar to what employers are required to provide disabled workers under the Americans with Disabilities Act...
If you work in the federal sector and live with a disability, you can ask your employer to make reasonable accommodations. The idea is that they do these to help you do your job more easily. It is not trying to gain an advantage that others do not get but rather...
When someone applies for a job, they certainly know that they shouldn’t be selected or rejected based on something like their race. This would be a violation of their rights because it would be racial discrimination. In 2023 and beyond, you’re probably not going to...
Quid pro quo is a Latin term loosely translated to this for that. If your supervisor pegs or bases a job promotion, work benefits and other opportunities to grow your career on sexual favors, you may be a victim of quid pro quo sexual harassment. It could be a thinly...
As a federal employee, your security clearance may determine what projects you can work on and what advancement opportunities you may eventually secure. Obtaining security clearance (or a higher level of clearance) may be a necessary step for workers with ambitions. ...
As a federal employee, you might find yourself handling sensitive information. When something does not seem right and you suspect information is mishandled, then you have a duty to let such misconduct be known. This is known as whistleblowing. However, simply...
Employees are often hesitant or even scared to speak up and report violations of the law by their employers. This is because of the fear of retaliation from their employer. However, reporting an unlawful action or element in the workplace entitles you to protection...
You may have witnessed people experiencing discrimination or harassment on the job. Perhaps it has even happened to you. Maybe you've missed out on a promotion because of your age, for example, or perhaps you've been mistreated because of your gender. When it happens,...
