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Pervasive, severe harassment in the workplace can create a hostile work environment, i.e., one that a reasonable person considers abusive or intimidating. Harassment involves unwelcome conduct with a basis in a protected status of the employee. Protected statuses...
Business disputes are inevitable, but litigation is not. In fact, it is generally in your best interest to try and avoid litigation for the majority of disputes. Litigation is expensive and it can potentially drag out for years in some situations. This is why...
When someone else’s actions cause you to fall and suffer a serious injury in New York, you may look to the negligent party to help cover your medical and other expenses as you recover. Proving fault in a slip-and-fall case requires you to show that several specific...
Perhaps you questioned your worries about working in a hostile environment. Recent developments cemented your concerns, so what do you do now? Chron provides tips for surviving in a hostile work environment. While determining whether you have a legal case, use these...
Sometimes, a case can hinge on witness testimony. What can you do if that witness happens to be a child? According to the American Bar Association, children can make reliable witnesses when approached appropriately. Issues begin to arise when the adults involved do...
Employee misclassification can lead to serious legal issues. Classifying an employee as an independent contractor means the employee misses out on benefits and other perks. The New York Department of Labor explains misclassifying workers is something you can avoid by...
The basic definition of a civil right is something that enables you to be equal and receive fair treatment. Civil rights, according to FindLaw, help to give everyone a fair chance and typically have legal protection. Some civil rights are in the U.S. Constitution and...
When an officer places you under arrest, you usually are quite aware of the reason why. In most cases, even if you do not completely understand the reason, the officer has a legal right to place you under arrest. In some situations, though, the officer may lack the...
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...
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...
