One of the most important responsibilities of an employer is protecting employees from workplace harassment and discrimination. When left unchecked, such harassment and discrimination can fester within a company, and lead to a toxic workplace culture. When it comes to discussing toxic workplace culture, Amazon…
Employees have legal protections against workplace discrimination. These protections shield them from unfair treatment on the basis of a protected class. However, discrimination still happens. And when it does, the actions employers do or do not take will dramatically affect whether they resolve or exacerbate…
Employer misclassification of workers as independent contractors – rather than as employees – is a common phenomenon in the U.S. Contractors cost employers far less than employees, as under federal law independent contractors are not entitled to certain guaranteed wages and other benefits. Some estimates…