In a ruling in 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court made some changes to the rights of individuals in criminal situations. When officers place someone under arrest, they have a legal obligation to read them their Miranda rights. Miranda rights inform about the civil rights a...
Month: May 2023
Everything you need to know about the CROWN Act
The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act is a law designed to combat discrimination based on natural hair and hairstyles. Several states across the United States have enacted the legislation and it has been gaining attention as a crucial step in...
What constitutes a hostile work environment?
You have the right to show up to work without fear of harassment, bullying or hostility from your colleagues and supervisors. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a hostile work environment occurs when unwelcome conduct creates an offensive, intimidating or...
What is the importance of a hostile workplace in a harassment claim?
A hostile workplace is something a reasonable person would feel is uncomfortable. It is a place where the situation makes a person feel unwanted, disrespected, intimidated or otherwise unsafe. To prove a harassment case, you must also prove there is a hostile...