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Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

In an ideal world, employees would have no issues with their employers. Everyone would work harmoniously without harassment or discrimination. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Workplaces are not always friendly. A co-worker, client or supervisor may discriminate or harass you to the point where you do not even want to come to work...

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Working and parenting are not mutually exclusive. A man or woman can be both a great parent and a great employee. After the birth of a child, either or both parents may take time off work to bond with their baby through parental leave policies in their state and through their employers. After all, while...

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

When people think of sexual harassment in the workplace, the typical situation that comes to mind is a male supervisor asking a female employee for sexual favors. However, sexual harassment can actually take on a variety of forms. A co-worker or client can harass another person in the office. A woman can harass a man....

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

You probably see service dogs out and about while running errands. Service dogs, unlike pets, are allowed to be in public places under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). What if you are disabled and need a service dog while at work? Surprisingly, there are no employment laws that explicitly allow service animals in the...

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

Age discrimination is still an issue in America. Employers seek out young, energetic workers in favor of older employees who may be set in their ways or may not have the skills and education that companies desire. Still, discriminating against someone solely based on their age is illegal, as set forth in the Age Discrimination...