Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and state laws. Under federal and state law, it is unlawful to harass an applicant or employee because of that person’s sex. Sexual harassment can take many forms, and may include … [Read more...] about Statute of Limitations on Sexual Harassment Claims
How to Report Sexual Harassment at Work
Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. An individual who has been subjected to sexual harassment has numerous options to remedy the harassment. It is important to first speak up to the harasser. Oftentimes, the party responsible for the … [Read more...] about How to Report Sexual Harassment at Work
How to File an Employment Discrimination Claim
Individuals who wish to file an employment discrimination claim have 180 days from the date of the last incident. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) handles all complaints involving employment discrimination. To file a charge with the EEOC, an individual should first locate the … [Read more...] about How to File an Employment Discrimination Claim
Severance Negotiation for Executives
While most employers provide severance packages, these post-termination arrangements are not required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Executives generally have significant leverage to negotiate a severance package because of the financial and personal contributions made to the company … [Read more...] about Severance Negotiation for Executives