Not everyone loves their job, but for some people, work can be a toxic place where they are subjected to bullying, aggressions, and violations of their rights. Such an environment is referred to as a hostile work environment. Below are some examples of what a hostile...
Employment Law
It’s All in the Family: Understanding Common Legal Terms That Describe Loved Ones in Estate Planning
While watching a movie or reading a book about wealthy individuals and their families, you may have come across terms such as “heir,” “descendant,” and “next of kin.” Though made-for-Hollywood storylines use these terms interchangeably, words describing familial...
Do Microaggressions Affect Your Workplace?
Workplace discrimination is a hot-button issue. Every day, people learn more about their own prejudices and biases, either overt or implicit. Regardless whether a person's bias is conscious or not, discriminatory words – or microaggressions – can create a hostile work...
Virtual Harassment Still Has Real-World Consequences
Although remote workplaces can protect people from COVID-19 exposure, they don't automatically protect people from workplace harassment. Though the harassment may come through electronic means, it is still very real and can have real-world consequences for victims and...
What to Do if Your Employee Gets COVID-19
In the last several months, we have seen massive changes in the way we live, work, and interact with others because of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are worried not just about their health and safety; but also about losing their jobs and businesses closing down. And...