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What is National Origin Discrimination?
National origin discrimination is found when a job applicant or employee is treated unfavorably because they “are from a particular country or part of the world, because of ethnicity or accent, or because they appear to be of a certain ethnic background (even if they are not),” according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. National […]
How to Ensure Your Special Needs Child is Safe at School
As parents, it is our job to worry about our children. It can be increasingly difficult when your child has a disability that prevents him or her from advocating for him or herself. One of your main priorities as a parent is to ensure the safety of your special needs child. When he or she […]
Why We Love Our Staff! (Happy Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week)
Every day, administrative assistants keep companies and offices afloat. These individuals work tirelessly to provide businesses with organization, communication and administration. While often administrative assistants and secretaries receive little credit for their work, they truly are the backbones of businesses like ours.   Each April, during the last week, we celebrate Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week. […]
Racial Discrimination Is Real, Even When It Is Subtle
While our society continues to make positive strides in recent years, racism and racial discrimination is still prevalent in the workplace. While it may be less obvious and less overt, it still occurs. We understand this is a continuing concern and see it in the cases we help our clients face.   The key is […]
How Do I Protect Myself From Sexual Assault at Work
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This cause strives to bring public awareness to and shed light on sexual assault.  One of the goals of the outreach during this month is to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual assault at work.   While as a society we continue to make strides to […]
3 Real World Examples of Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination is still a common and recurring theme within the workplace. It can come in many forms, be extremely overt, quietly subtle, or fall somewhere in between. If a member of a protected class is treated differently than his or her peers without proper cause, however, employment discrimination may be at play.   Do […]
Tips for Building Culture in the Workplace
Regardless of how big a company is, where it is located or its purpose, every company needs to build a thriving culture. You may have heard this from Millennials and younger professionals as it is one of the latest workplace trends valued above others by job seekers.  Although building culture in the workplace may seem […]
3 Tips to Protect Your Children from Human Trafficking
While it is not something many people talk about openly, human trafficking incidents have become more and more frequent. The International Labor Organization estimates that there are 20.9 million victims of human trafficking globally. 26% of them are children. While there is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the […]
What to Do If You Are Facing A Hostile Work Environment
A hostile work environment can be extremely uncomfortable. It can also be infuriating and unproductive, whether you, as the victim, are an employee or employer. Do you know the definition of a hostile work environment? Are you able to recognize when the behavior in your workplace rises to a level that is discriminatory in nature? […]