An appeals court reopened a whistleblower suit brought by a New Jersey detective. Jeffrey Scozzafava claimed he was penalized for complaining about errors made in the death investigation of a well-known New Jersey couple. Detective claims mistakes damaged the case...
Year: 2018
11 things your boss cannot do because of your religion
The United States is supposed to be a melting pot for people of all different races, ethnicities, religions and cultures. It is a place where everyone needs to get an equal opportunity. Unfortunately, many people feel they have been denied that opportunity in the...
What happens if your employer doesn’t pay you enough?
You get direct deposit, so you never have to cash your checks. This means you don't study them too carefully. Then, when you finally do, you realize that someone made a mistake and you've been getting paid too little. Maybe it's just a mistake for one pay period, or...
Can you prove age discrimination?
The trouble with age discrimination in the workplace is that your company may try to make it look like something else. If they deny you a promotion based on your age, they could try to blame your performance or your interview skills, for instance.How can you prove...
Can your employer pay you $7.25 per hour?
After a few months of unemployment, you get a job offer. It pays minimum wage. Happy to have some income again, you gladly take it.Then your new employer starts paying you just $7.25 per hour. This feels too low to you, but you realize you're not sure what they're...
There’s no brushing off sexual assault and harassment
Keep quiet. Tough it out. Just ignore it. The victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment are often subjected to advice that is unhelpful, at best. The idea that anyone can choose to be unaffected by such trauma is ridiculous. Even if a victim manages to act like...
4 tips if you are facing discrimination at work
Discrimination can come from many sources at work. It could be a boss denying you a promotion based on your gender. It could be co-workers discriminating against you based on your race. No matter what it looks like, it is both frustrating and illegal.So, what should...
Can you be fired for complaining about an unsafe workplace?
You know that you have a right to a safe workplace. You know that your employer is supposed to eliminate unnecessary dangers, give you proper training, provide personal protection equipment and much more.However, what if this doesn't happen? What if your employer...
When do workplace questions and jokes cross important lines?
Many workplaces have a fairly casual environment. Workers become friends. They talk about things that do not pertain to their jobs. They make jokes and get into personal subjects.But when does this cross a line? When does banter turn into damaging language? When is it...
Crash avoidance technology being ignored by government
The big rigs we all see barreling down the highway are necessary to keep store shelves stocked and 2-day delivery services thriving. These 18-wheelers are also the unfortunate causes of some of the most devastating accidents you will see on the road. And the number of...