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Hostile work environments can have detrimental effects on employees' well-being, productivity, and organizational culture. Understanding the nature of these environments is crucial in order to identify, address, and transform them into inclusive and supportive...
Workplace harassment is a prevalent issue that can have serious consequences for individuals and organizations alike. By shedding light on the facts surrounding this problem, we can foster awareness, promote prevention, and create a safe and inclusive working...
There are many different laws that regulate lunch and rest breaks in the workplace. On the federal level lunch breaks do not necessarily have to be paid unless they fall under three categories: if the state law requires the time to be compensated, if the employee...
Reporting workplace harassment is protected by the law. This means that employees should be free to report sexual harassment without fear of punishment. However, this is not always the reality. Although employers should be aware that reporting sex harassment is a...
While in the workplace, everyone deserves to have dignity and be treated with respect. However, many people experience discrimination based on who they are as individuals, especially those who consider themselves a part of the LGBTQ community. You are not...
Makarem & Associates is proud to announce the arrival of the latest attorney on our team, Josh Epstein. Joshua Epstein is a public interest litigator dedicated to increasing access to justice for workers and consumers, holding corporations accountable for...
Reporting workplace harassment can be intimidating. Understandably, many employees fear the potential consequences of reporting harassment, including the possibility of getting fired. The Law Protects Employees Who Report Workplace Harassment However,...
YES. It is illegal for anyone to be subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, regardless of sex. Sexual harassment is a form of sexual discrimination, which is illegal. It does not matter what sex the victim or harasser is, as there is no requirement that the...
Your Lawyer Gave Inaccurate Legal Advice The failure to provide competent legal information can be grounds for a legal malpractice claim. This can include drafting a contract with inconsistent terms, improperly using legal authority, or failing to inform...
What is Verbal Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment can take on many forms, especially in the workplace. Verbal sexual harassment is one that can be overlooked but is not nearly less serious than other forms sexual harassment can take on. Look on for some common...
