You should be able to go to work every day without worrying about facing constant harassment or mistreatment. Sometimes, though, workplaces become so bad they are hostile to workers. Not only may a hostile work environment interfere with your job performance, but it...
Employment Law
What missteps contribute to a hostile work environment?
Working in a hostile environment can affect your productivity and threaten both your personal and professional success. Furthermore, you may feel threatened and face concerns about your safety and well-being. Understanding the conditions that contribute to a hostile...
What is harassment in the workplace?
Understanding your rights is key to avoiding a hostile work environment. One way that an employer may foster a hostile work environment is by harboring employees or other entities that engage in harassment. Harassment is a form of discrimination that violates the...
Are there different types of workplace harassment?
Workplace harassment creates an uncomfortable, often hostile working environment for employees. The effects of harassment are far-reaching, and even those who are not subject to the unlawful behaviors may also experience a hostile work environment. According to the...
4 common signs of employment discrimination
Everyone wants to work alongside coworkers who treat them with respect. However, even though workplace discrimination is illegal, it still occurs and some places do not treat employees equally. In order to help you identify if you are experiencing mistreatment, you...
What constitutes an employment agreement?
Starting out in a new workplace is not always as simple as an employer offering you a job after a short interview and a handshake. In many cases, a worker and an employer will come to an arrangement over benefits, rights and obligations of the job before the hiring...
New York teachers, disciplinary action and a 3020-a hearing
Tenured teachers in New York state are subject to termination for “just cause” under New York Education Law §3020. Through the 3020-a hearing, they may challenge any disciplinary action filed and defend the right to retain their position. What is at stake If a New...
How can I improve my work environment?
The impacts of a hostile work environment are well-known and include lessened productivity and potential lawsuits. It is vital to understand how best to improve your work environment for your employees. This is good not only for morale, but for your bottom line....
Your sensitive information should remain confidential
Your employment requires you to disclose sensitive personal information. This data may include your address, phone number, social security information and employment status among other things. Use of sensitive information provides a way for your employer to pay you...
Lawsuit seeks records of toxic work culture at Victoria’s Secret
New York workers who have experienced sexual harassment may relate to stories of alleged toxic practices at one of the country’s best-known companies. CNBC reports that a shareholder of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, has filed a lawsuit to review...