In the three years since the #MeToo movement began in October of 2017, there's been heightened awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace and an increased willingness by victims to file complaints. However, a new study finds that approximately 75% of employees...
Federal employment laws typically apply only to workers who are employed in the United States or its territories. Employees who work overseas must generally rely on the employment laws of the country or region in which they work. However, there are exceptions for U.S....
Federal, state and, local laws prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on certain protected characteristics, such as sex, race, religion, disability, and age. An aspect of anti-discrimination in employment law that does not get as much attention is...
A newly released study shows wage theft by employers grows significantly during troubled economic times, mirroring a rise in unemployment numbers. Women, people of color and noncitizens are the most likely targets. According to a paper released by the Washington...
Nursing mothers in New York have the right, under both federal and state laws, to take breaks during work to express breastmilk. These laws are important because they allow nursing women to take necessary breaks without worrying about jeopardizing their jobs, they...
Sexual harassment is a widespread yet increasingly reported occurrence in the workplace. While many victims of sexual harassment never report their abuse, the 'me too' movement and growing awareness has motivated many victims to step forward. Sexual harassment comes...
40 years after the first racial discrimination allegations against McDonald's came to light, the fast-food giant continues to be accused of race-related prejudice. Most recently, 52 former black franchisees filed a lawsuit against McDonald's, alleging that the company...
