As an employee, you may have had little choice but to sign a noncompete agreement. Many businesses make it a condition you sign one if you want to work for them. For years, there have been major concerns among many about the negative effects of noncompetes. Some claim...
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4 facts about the sexual harassment of women at work
Workplace sexual harassment can happen to men, but it is women who bear the brunt of it. A 2020 report by the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund highlighted some disturbing facts. Here are some of the key facts it found regarding the sexual harassment of women in the...
How to identify ableism practices at your place of work
The workplace should be a space that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. However, discriminatory practices can still exist, and ableism – prejudice against people with disabilities – is one such example. Ableism can manifest in overt ways, but it can also be...
How does national origin discrimination manifest on the job?
National origin discrimination can occur in a workplace when employees or job applicants are treated unfavorably because they are from a particular country or region, because of their ethnicity, accent or an appearance that they are a member of a certain ethnic...
Can your employer force you to pray at work?
In troubled times, a lot of people turn to their faith for comfort – and employers are generally expected to make reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace for their employees. Employers are not allowed, however, to force their employees to engage in...
Why most workers can’t be restricted by non-disparagement clauses
Non-disparagement clauses are a common feature of employment agreements. Sometimes, they’re included in the contracts that employees sign when they join a company. In other cases, they’re part of severance agreements that employees sign as they leave a company. These...
Workplace discrimination and bona fide occupational requirements
Most employers are well aware that discrimination in the workplace is wrong and illegal, but some do it anyway. They often attempt to justify or conceal misconduct behind legal jargon. For example, employers may mention confusing employment terms like bona fide...
How can you tell if your employer is retaliating against you?
Employee rights are fundamental to maintaining a fair and respectful work environment. Therefore, if you believe you're experiencing retaliation from your employer, it's essential to take proactive steps to help protect your rights and well-being. Retaliation can take...
How can Texas employers enforce noncompete agreements?
Texas employers sometimes require that employees sign non-compete agreements. Non-compete or non-competition agreements are a type of restrictive covenant that can theoretically prevent an employee from taking a job with a competing business or starting a competing...
3 common signs of wage theft
A lot of people are working more than two jobs to keep up with rent, utility bills and debt. When an employee isn’t paid for the time they worked, then their livelihood can be put in jeopardy. Employees have legal rights that protect them from wage theft, but people...