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What to Do if You Were Exposed to The Coronavirus on The Job
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauWhat to Do if You Were Exposed to The Coronavirus on The Job Many states are now beginning to reopen businesses that were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What to do if you were exposed to the coronavirus on the job. People resuming work will understandably question the safety of this decision […]
What Are Some of The Most Common Types of Workplace Discrimination?
/0 Comments/in discrimination, workplace rights /by Kira FonteneauWhat Are Some of The Most Common Types of Workplace Discrimination? Employment discrimination may include biased actions of the employer in preferential hiring, job assignment, promotion, wrongful termination, retaliation, compensation, and various forms of harassment. What are some of the most common types of workplace discrimination? Workplace discrimination in any form is illegal. […]
How to Help Your Community During The COVID-19 Crisis
/0 Comments/in Community /by Kira FonteneauHow to Help Your Community During The COVID-19 Crisis The people of Alabama are committed to helping the vulnerable segments of the population during the Covid-19 pandemic. How to help your community during the COVID-19 crisis. Many individuals and groups in the state are also coming together to support healthcare workers as well as […]
Coronavirus Discrimination Concerns in The Workplace
/0 Comments/in discrimination /by Kira FonteneauCoronavirus Discrimination Concerns in The Workplace The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted businesses, caused millions of job losses, and forced many employees to work from home, but it has also created unique workplace concerns related to employee discrimination. Coronavirus discrimination concerns in the workplace. Many employees are wondering whether their employer is discriminating […]
Am I an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauAm I an Employee or an Independent Contractor? Business owners in Alabama, as well as anywhere else, are usually under pressure to reduce costs and maximize profits. Am I an employee or an independent contractor? Unfortunately, some employers choose to decrease expenses by inappropriately classifying their employees as independent contractors or salaried employees. As far […]
Important COVID-19 Work-from-Home Legal Issues
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauImportant COVID-19 Work-from-Home Legal Issues The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a situation where a large number of employers are encouraging employees to work from the safety of their homes, provided the nature of the job allows for working remotely. Important COVID-19 Work-from-Home legal issues. Since this is a completely new work arrangement […]
What Is the Time Limit for Filing an Employment Discrimination Claim in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauWhat Is the Time Limit for Filing an Employment Discrimination Claim in Alabama? A precursor to filing a discrimination case in court is the state administrative agency to accept charges of discrimination. What is the time limit for filing an employment discrimination claim in Alabama? But Alabama does not have this regulatory agency, unlike a […]
Understanding Cultural Differences in The Workplace
/0 Comments/in workplace rights /by Kira FonteneauUnderstanding Cultural Differences in The Workplace Understanding cultural differences in the workplace. The typical modern workplace comprises employees from diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems, which are distinct from those of a majority of their colleagues as well as the top management in many cases. To be able to fully engage employees at work […]
What is the Value of My Discrimination Claim?
/0 Comments/in discrimination /by Kira FonteneauWhat is the Value of My Discrimination Claim? This is one of the most common questions for those who want to file an employment discrimination claim. What is the value of my discrimination claim? Naturally, clients always want to know how much they can expect to recover in damages if they file a claim […]
Sexual Harassment: 6 Things you Should Know
/0 Comments/in Harassment /by Kira FonteneauSexual Harassment: 6 Things you Should Know Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment: 6 things you should know. This would mean any type of unwanted sexual conduct at work, including verbal harassment, intimidation, unwanted touching, requests or demands for sex, or outright […]