It can be devastating for an employee to experience different types of mistreatment in the workplace. Harassment, specifically that of a sexual nature, can have a significant emotional toll, and it can be difficult to move forward after this type of event. It often...
employment law
Do some ethnic groups experience more challenges at work?
When at work, all employees have the right to do their jobs without fear of mistreatment, the threat of harm and other issues that can lead to the development of a hostile work environment. While any North Carolina employee could experience harassment or...
Do employees with diabetes face more discrimination?
When employees go to work, they have the right to be able to do their jobs without fear of repercussions over factors related to their gender, age and even their medical needs. North Carolina employers should not allow for the development of a hostile work environment...
Employment laws regarding workplace harassment
When you report to a North Carolina workplace for duty, you can expect a safe working environment. Your employer has an obligation to make sure every employee has received proper training for their respective positions. Your employer must also provide literature or...
Health care workers may face a higher chance of harassment
When an employee steps into their place of work, that individual has the right to do their job without fear of mistreatment of any kind. Unfortunately, some North Carolina workers are subjected to different types of harassment in the workplace, and some types of...
What counts as sexual harassment in the workplace?
When you go to work, you have the right to go through each day without fear of experiencing mistreatment of any kind. Unfortunately, some workers do experience mistreatment in their workplaces in the form of sexual harassment, and this can lead to emotional duress,...
Disability rights in the workplace
Individuals have the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment and other mistreatment. Unfortunately, some are subjected to discrimination based on certain factors, such as their physical limitations. Disability discrimination is not only illegal,...
Strategies for preventing discrimination in the workplace
One of the most important roles for an employer is taking steps that will create a workplace for all employees that is respectful and safe. A critical aspect of this process is implementing strategies that help prevent all types of discrimination in the workplace. It...
3 issues that constitute sexual harassment
If you attend a university in North Carolina or work at a location where managers, coworkers or clients are present, you can expect school administrators and employers to maintain safety on campus or in the workplace. A hostile environment can make it difficult to...
Health care workers are more likely to experience harassment
Regardless of the type of job a person has, he or she has the right to expect fair treatment at work and the ability to do his or her job in an environment that is safe and respectful. Unfortunately, many North Carolina employees do not have this, and some experience...

