It is the season of construction in New York City, a city that is already generally well-known for its ongoing, multiplying work zones. Community progress often means a need for new and/or improved buildings and streets. We need men -- and women -- to put in the...
It's a new day and age. Our grandparents, and likely many of our parents, wouldn't know what a more youthful generation means when they say, "I will take an Uber" this weekend. Uber is the new taxi. It does provide convenience to those who are tech-savvy and...
It might seem childish -- the idea that your manager or other supervisor might have favorite employees in the office. Aren't we all supposed to grow out of such cliquishness once we graduate from junior high school?In all reality, some of the social frustrations and...
Many men and women would agree that it is a sad and scary time in the U.S. Events such as the Orlando shooting last week have the public on edge. Violence and loss can lead to desperation among people to try to prevent further tragedy.Tragedy or not, U.S. citizens and...
When you work for a company, especially over a long period of time, it can feel like you are a team. You've got the employer's back; the employer's got yours. But what happens when your employer seemingly turns its back on you? Workers devote a significant portion of...
A recent post began a discussion about gender identity as it specifically relates to the bathroom use controversy. The matter certainly affects people on a personal level, whether they are part of the transgender community or not. Those who don't support laws...
With the passing of time, comes the progress of different human rights. While the battles against racial and sexual discrimination, for example, are not over, a fight that is currently the center of conversation is the fight regarding gender identity and bathroom...
Intentionally discriminating against someone at his or her place of employment is against federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, what if a person is discriminated against at work, but the employer did not have any...
Many employees believe that they have rights that the law simply does not recognize. Do you fall in that category? You may if you believe that you think their are laws protecting you in any of the below situations.-- You believe you were wrongfully terminated. That's...
