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Category Archives: Discrimination
Can an employee be fired over alcoholism?
Excessive drinking and alcoholism can have serious personal and professional ramifications. But can an employee be fired merely for drinking too much? The answer tends to depend on the job and the circumstances regarding the employee’s use of alcohol. Some scenarios in which an employee…
Tips for addressing off-the-clock misconduct
Employees may spend time together outside of work. In many instances, what employees do off the job is of no concern to the employer. However, when workers engage in harassment or discrimination, even while off-the-clock, employees and employers may face consequences and should know what…
Long list of racial discrimination claims made against Google
Large tech companies like Google typically rank high on lists of businesses with the best benefits and workplace perks. However, positive offerings do not mean that these companies are immune from issues involving workplace misconduct. For instance, a woman recently filed a lawsuit against Google claiming systemic…
Dos and don’ts for documenting discrimination
If you face discrimination at work, you may be uncertain about how to protect yourself and your job. With so much potentially on the line emotionally and financially, here are a few things to keep in mind. What to do if you face discrimination If…
It’s complicated: Navigating workplace relationships
A survey from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that roughly one-third of people were involved in a romantic relationship last year. Finding love at work is certainly not uncommon, but these relationships can still trigger legal and professional conflicts. Issues to consider…
Discrimination: It can go deeper than you realize
No worker should have to endure a discriminatory work environment. It can be easy to assume the issue rests with one problematic person, but the fact is that many workplaces in New York can foster an environment of tolerance for discrimination or even display blatant…
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