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There are numerous federal laws that protect employees in the United States. These statutes give workers a right to appropriate pay and overtime wages. They also protect workers from retaliation and other misconduct that might affect their employment. When federal...

Federal laws help to establish protections for workers in part so that they don't have to experience unfair discrimination related to protected characteristics such as religion, race, medical condition or sex. For example, per federal law, women should theoretically...

Protection from discrimination and harassment would be effectively useless without protection from employer retaliation. After all, workers have every reason to fear that their employers will punish them if they report misconduct from a superior or harassment from the...

A five-year legal battle stemming from accusations of workplace sexual discrimination and retaliation has finally ended with a school district agreeing to pay more than $1 million to one of its former employees. In settlement made in August between the Jefferson City...

To some, it may be just about fashion and fads. To others, it’s a world of obstacles and vehicles preventing or enabling you to live and thrive in a just and fair society. There’s a reasonable chance your first impression of the topic depends on your hair...

Standing up for yourself after experiencing some form of harassment or discrimination is a courageous act. Unfortunately, reporting your harassment or discrimination to your employer doesn't always mean a return to a comfortable workplace.The Department of Labor...

A contentious Missouri bill that would have changed federal Title IX sexual assault and harassment protections for college students stalled earlier this month after a vigorous debate.Proposed by Republican Sen. Gary Romine of Farmington, Senate Bill 259 would have...

Across the U.S. workplaces everywhere have dress codes that are legally allowed to discriminate against people with natural hair. The Supreme Court has historically upheld employers’ rights to have dress codes, but a new NYC law might change that. What...

African American workers have faced racial hostility for a long time in our history. It is no secret the types of inhumane treatment this group has experienced in many ways. Unfortunately, the animosity towards a race continues to exist in the workplace, depending on...

Becoming a dad, either through the birth or adoption of a new child, is a monumental life event. Adding a new member to the family is a big deal, whether you are a mother or father.It’s natural to want time off from work to dedicate your energy to this major...