The purpose of an employment contract is to protect the interests of both signing parties. It is extremely important for employers to make sure that those they hire will not act in a manner detrimental to a company's welfare. But the specifics of a contract should...
Month: May 2016
How does the FMLA define a parent-child relationship?
Families come in all sorts of configurations. Of course, there is the so-called traditional family household, which consists of a mother, a father and children. But in today's society, there are actually a wide variety of ways in which people form family units. There...
Acts that are considered age discrimination
We would all like our work environment to be pleasant and welcoming, but unfortunately, this is not the case for those who are being discriminated against on a daily basis. There are a variety of ways that an employer may discriminate against one of their employees....
What happens if my employer counters my claim of retaliation?
Certain situations may arise in the workplace that can make employees feel uncomfortable. Working in a hostile work environment is not fun for anyone, so if people find that their workplace has become unfriendly, they should look at the causes. Depending on the...