Cornell & Associates PA Legal Blog
What can workers do when they think they face sexual harassment?
Sometimes sexual harassment is so blatant that people immediately identify it. If your supervisor touches you inappropriately or overtly offers job benefits in return for sexual favors, you probably instantly understand that their actions constitute sexual harassment....
Can an employer stop you from taking a job or starting a company?
Sometimes, you take a job because you want to work your way up at a particular company. Other times, the job may just be a stepping stone in the development of your career. The information that you learn at an entry-level position at one company can help you acquire...
3 forms of age discrimination that can hurt your career
Modern culture puts a lot of value on youthfulness. Although experience and wisdom only come with age, many people have a hard time looking past appearances in the workplace. Older professionals may be better suited to take over a project or move into a management...
Recognize subtle racism in the workplace
It shouldn’t happen any longer, but even with laws and protections in place, racial discrimination does still affect people throughout America. Sometimes, racial discrimination isn’t as obvious as you would think it would be, which can make it hard to know when to...
What to do with a harassing email on the job
Sitting at your desk, you were minding your own business when a coworker sent out an email to you and a few others in your department. Normally, their emails were filled with jokes or memes, but today you opened the email to find nothing but half-nude photos of women....
3 ways companies may illegally punish you for reporting harassment
As an employee, you have certain rights that your employer cannot violate. For example, you have the right to a safe and discrimination-free workplace. You have the right to fair pay that complies with all federal wage laws. You also have a right to speak up when a...
What counts as workplace sexual harassment?
There are many examples of sexual harassment in the workplace, and no worker should ever have to go through it. If you think you are being harassed, trust your instincts and trust your gut. When something feels off, it generally is. That said, you do want to know what...
How do I prove I was a victim of workplace discrimination?
Workplace discrimination can take many different forms. For some, it may be the loss of a promotion over another, less qualified worker. For others, it could be the loss of a job, allegedly due to downsizing, when the only workers who are downsized are over a certain...