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Do you believe you are being discriminated against at work?
It can take some people years to land the job of their dreams. When you achieved your goal and felt that you were hired to the perfect position, you likely could not have been more excited. Unfortunately, as the weeks passed, you may
Preventing a contest of your estate plan
Few things may prompt someone to begin the serious work of making an estate plan than to watch someone else’s family implode after his or her death. If you recently witnessed the adult children of a friend or family member break into factions
Alternative methods for settling business disputes
Business owners often feel they need to walk on eggshells. That’s because the potential for lawsuits are everywhere. Whether it’s over employees, binding contracts or accusations from customers, litigation can leave businesses financially battered and bruised. Because of these risks, many businesses are
Are you a victim of age discrimination in the workplace?
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job without fear of harassment or discrimination of any kind. If you are an older employee, or older than many of your coworkers, you may find that you experience age discrimination
Why are so many workers against forced arbitration?
When it comes to employee disputes and controversies, many California employees often turn to arbitration to resolve the issue. The process tends to cost less money and time than litigation under the right circumstances. Several companies even include in their contract a requirement
Study highlights age discrimination for workers over 40
A new study says more than one out of every five U.S. workers over the age of 40 has experienced age discrimination in the workplace. The survey says the issue is increasingly serious for both employees and businesses. The study surveyed 400 full-time
What counts as retaliation in the workplace?
Many people have an idea of what discrimination in the workplace is. But while discrimination claims on the basis of sex, race, age or another protected category are a serious issue, the most common type of discrimination claim is something else: retaliation. In
How do you remove an executor compassionately?
It is a sad truth that not all appointed executors are up to the task. Some people are blindsided by the position, completely unaware their loved one chose them until the event of their death. Others think they can handle it but grief
Can employers ban natural racial hairstyles?
It may be an unusual thing to consider for some; the idea of facing employee discrimination simply because of your hairstyle is something most people would not believe possible until it happens to them or someone they know. But the truth is, is
6 signs you may be suffering workplace discrimination
Have you ever been in a situation at work where you felt like you were unfairly treated due to factors outside of your control? Most notably, comments or actions because of your race, age, skin color, gender, disability or national origin. If this
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