The Working Mom

For many women, the decision to return to work after giving birth to a child can be a difficult one to make. Employers can make the decision even harder by unlawfully discriminating against women who may still be lactating or expressing breast milk. In a recent case, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that…

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The Golden Rule and Employment Discrimination

If you ask any first-grader about the “golden rule,” he or she will likely tell you that it is important to “treat others the way you want to be treated.” Although the golden rule seems like a relatively simple concept, workplace discrimination and unfair treatment is all too common. But that doesn’t mean you have…

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The Gender Pay Gap

In 2013, one would think wage discrepancies based on gender would be a thing of the past. Unfortunately, the gender pay gap is still alive and well in many American workplaces. Although equal pay should be provided for equal work, women still frequently earn less than their male co-workers despite having the same employment responsibilities!…

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

We have all heard the saying, “don’t mix business with pleasure.” But what happens when a co-worker ignores those lines? No matter your line of work, sexual harassment while on the job is both inexcusable and unlawful. You are entitled to work in a safe, healthy, and professional environment. State and federal law protects both…

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AM I ENTITLED TO SEVERANCE PAY?

In today’s employment environment, it is not uncommon for a long-time employee to be approached by his or her employer with a severance agreement, with little or no warning. Often employees are caught off guard when they’re told they are being terminated and then asked to sign a severance agreement. Here are three common questions…

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