On July 10, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order, asking federal agencies to implement actions designed to increase economic competition and limit the use of noncompete agreements. According to the President, “Workers should be free to take a better job if...
Employment Law
What Does a Hostile Work Environment Look Like?
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...
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...