Employees have legal rights to inquire about their paychecks and the hours they worked. They may ask about their employers’ recordkeeping practices. Employees may also maintain personal evidence, such as their own timesheets, for comparison. Workers may dispute wage...
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Your disability, the ADA and reasonable accommodation
Perhaps you have a disability and use a wheelchair, which requires extra space in certain instances. You are just starting a new job in the bookkeeping department of a local retailer. Your employer must provide you with reasonable accommodation under the ADA. What...
3 tips for documenting workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can make it difficult for you to complete your job. It can also harm your mental and physical health, especially if the effects of the discrimination are severe. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is illegal for anyone to harass...
How does sexual harassment affect your psyche?
If you are a woman with a job, you probably are no stranger to sexual harassment. After all, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has addressed at least 6,500 sexual harassment complaints each year...