Unlawful Workplace Retaliation
What is unlawful retaliation? Claims for unlawful retaliation must be specifically allowed under a particular law. For example, the following laws prohibit retaliation against a person for exercising their legal rights: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991 The Family and Medical […]
Employer Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits
“TOP 10” Employer Mistakes Here are some common employer mistakes that can lead to lawsuits, EEOC Charges and other employee relations issues (in no particular order): Employer Mistake #1 – Not Following the Employee Handbook Employee handbooks are not legally mandated. However, a good employee handbook sets the tone for a workplace. It should set forth company policies and other […]