You likely know that it’s illegal for employers to discriminate against applicants and employees based on a variety of factors, including their race, gender, age, religion and disability. But to identify which behaviors cross the line into discrimination, you often...
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Employment
How do I recognize if my supervisor is gaslighting me?
Gaslighting is a term that is becoming more common in our society. Gaslighting refers to the psychological manipulation of others over time. Ultimately, gaslighting can cause you to question your own self-worth and reality. As we become more familiar with what...
An overview of reasonable accommodation obligations for employers
As an employer, you are legally obligated to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with mental or physical disabilities. It means making changes or adjustments to the work environment, policies or practices that enable disabled employees to perform the...
Toxic (culture) exposure in the workplace
In an office, especially as a woman, you feel a great deal of pressure to conform to the culture. That conformity push is even stronger when there's toxicity, such as suggestive jokes or verbal abuse. But you don't have to live in a workplace like that; the problem...
Your rights as a wage earner in Kentucky
As a worker, you trade your time and labor for a paycheck. What you earn is largely between yourself and your employer, but Kentucky law has a lot to say about it too. What is the current minimum wage? For example, the commonwealth's minimum wage (with certain...
Is your employer retaliating against you?
Workplace retaliation consists of any adverse action by an employer against an employee asserting their right to be free from employment discrimination and harassment. It is against the law for an employer to retaliate against you for engaging in a protected activity....
How to accommodate all your employees
Businesses need different parties to operate, and one of them is the workforce. Employees are an integral part of your company. They represent your brand and significantly determine your company's reputation. For this reason, you need to make them feel included....
How much unpaid leave can a sick or injured worker take?
Some employers are more supportive of their employees than others. There are companies that offer extensive paid time off (PTO) options for both medical leave and vacation purposes. Other companies do not give their employees the option of receiving paid time off and...
Whitened resumes expose racial bias
In theory, all job applicants should receive fair treatment. Things like their racial background or ethnicity shouldn’t matter. There are labor laws in the United States saying that everyone has to be treated fairly and that this type of discrimination by employers is...
How effective is your company’s anti-harassment policy?
An anti-harassment policy is a must-have for any business. Having a functional way of handling harassment claims will protect your employees, which is good for business. It will improve their work morale and productivity when they know you are looking out for them. It...