Defending Your Business

In today’s fast-paced business world, conflicts are inevitable. Whether they arise between employees, managers, clients, or even business partners, unresolved disputes can hinder productivity, damage relationships, and harm a company’s reputation. This is where mediation services can make a significant difference. Mediation offers a structured process where an impartial third party helps those involved in a dispute reach a mutually acceptable solution. For businesses of all sizes, investing in professional mediation services can provide a range of benefits that improve workplace harmony, reduce legal costs, and preserve valuable relationships. [Read More]

Most Americans know that sexual harassment in the workplace is against the law. But do you know how to identify all the forms harassment may take? Some — like sexual assault, demands for sexual favors, or groping — are obvious, but actionable harassment is often more subtle. Here are a few of the easiest to overlook and why they matter.  1. Crude and Sexual Jokes. A harasser often wants to get a rise out of their target. [Read More]

Employees who work for a company might wear a variety of hats, and the responsibilities they must fulfill can deviate from the job description they were originally hired for. However, job classification is an important concept when combating workplace discrimination. Salary is often attached to particular job classification. Unfortunately, some employers will use how they classify their employees as a way to discriminate. Employers Who Rely on Job Classification The employers who are the most likely to use job classifications are government, education, and non-profit organizations. [Read More]

Becoming pregnant is a major life milestone every time it happens for a woman. You may be thrilled at the good news and excited to share your good fortune with others. While you may have many coworkers who will be supportive of you, some employers may not always be as happy about your pregnancy as you are. Luckily for you though, the law is almost always on your side in cases like this. [Read More]