Layoffs / Reductions In Force
Layoffs / REDUCTIONS IN FORCE (“RIF”) Companies utilize layoffs / reductions in force (“RIF”) for a variety of reasons. Often times a business has to lay off employees due to economic issues. Other times, companies eliminate multiple positions that are redundant. Unfortunately, some employers use layoffs to hide unlawful motives for getting rid of certain […]
The EEOC – discrimination and retaliation at work
An introduction to the EEOC – the federal agency that handles claim of employment discrimination and retaliation before they get to court.
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 […]