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2021-02-19 20:14
You have aged right alongside your company. You started the year it opened its doors, and you've been there through the last several decades. You know everything there is to know about the c… Read More
2021-01-13 21:34
A hernia can be quite painful until you receive adequate treatment. It can also reduce your strength and flexibility. It can be hard to stay on the job after suffering a hernia, especially i… Read More
2021-01-11 16:10
Finding out that you are pregnant should be one of the best moments of your life. Growing a new life is a beautiful thing that should be celebrated. However, as with almost all pregnant peop… Read More
2021-01-07 19:04
If you have had an uncomfortable experience in the workplace that was sexual in nature, it's likely that you are left feeling disturbed, upset and confused. You may want to assert yourself a… Read More
2021-01-07 18:23
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted in 1967 and it is designed to protect job seekers and employees who are over the age of 40. It recognizes the fact that older work… Read More
2021-01-04 21:18
After getting into a crash with another party, you may know that you need to collect images of the scene or to exchange insurance information. What you may not realize is that you should als… Read More
2020-12-17 23:56
No workplace is perfect: It's likely that you will, unfortunately, come across insensitive, rude or even discriminatory coworkers at some point in your career. While this type of behavior is… Read More
2020-12-16 21:28
Finding out that you are pregnant can be a very joyful experience. Many professional women put off starting a family until they feel like they have made headway in their careers. The delays… Read More
2020-12-16 21:23
Religious discrimination is as ancient as human history. Even in the earliest civilizations, clashes about faith and belief often resulted in disputes and even wars. Here in the United State… Read More
2020-11-25 20:39
Women have made incredible gains in both educational access and workplace rights in recent decades. Women workers can bring advanced degrees and years of hard-earned experience to the table… Read More
2020-11-14 00:12
Serious car accidents can lead to serious injuries. And if you find yourself in this position, you’re sure to have concerns about your health and the long-term effect of the accident o… Read More
2020-11-11 22:05
You’re looking for a new job, and you find a job as a secretary. You’re well-qualified, so you apply, but then you don’t get the job. They tell you that it’s because… Read More
2020-10-28 22:11
It can be challenging to build and maintain positive relations in the workplace. You want to be friendly with the people you work with and to build rapport so that you are able to form stron… Read More
2020-10-20 21:17
People often push their bodies past what they are capable of doing. This is an issue that particularly affects older adults and those who perform physical labor as part of their career. You… Read More
2020-10-16 16:45
If you’re a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, it’s a good idea to report the incident to your HR department. Doing so ensures that your complaint is formally filed wi… Read More
2020-10-12 19:55
Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on certain protected characteristics. Gender, religion, race, national origin and age for those over 45 are all pe… Read More
2020-10-01 20:26
When you take a job with a company, your employer agrees to compensate you for the time and labor that you offered them. The work that you do may be critical to the ability of a company to f… Read More
2020-09-18 17:54
There is no doubt that a car crash of any kind will impact a family. It’s scary, and the trauma can be severe. With fatal crashes, a family may have a sudden loss of a breadwinner and… Read More
2020-09-11 14:57
Most older job candidates can claim a wide variety of work experiences and an impressive depth of knowledge. Unfortunately for those looking for work in their 50s and 60s, managers performin… Read More
2020-06-25 21:20
While it's common knowledge that all employees are protected from discrimination, sexual harassment and non-sexual harassment in the workplace, many do not realize that those who are applyin… Read More
2020-06-25 21:20
Job interviews can be stressful. Whether they take place over the phone or in person, you'll want to do whatever you can to make the best impression. It's likely that you have put careful th… Read More
2020-06-04 12:54
When you looked for your last job, you probably considered factors such as the amount of money you could earn, the average commute time and the possibility to advance within the organization… Read More
2020-05-29 00:20
When you were struggling with a hernia, you thought you had no choice but to go through surgery. You had a surgical hernia mesh implanted, and that helped for a long time. Unfortunately, the… Read More
2020-05-26 21:00
It's illegal for workers in the United States to be discriminated against because of their religion. Freedom of religion means that you have the right to be able to practice your personal re… Read More
2020-05-22 22:10
Bullying is a serious problem for students, but not all adults see cyberbullying as an issue. For certain children, the online bullying is worse than if it happened in person. This is becaus… Read More
2020-05-22 22:00
Many workers are eligible to take job-protected leave in a number of circumstances. This is because the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of un… Read More
2020-05-22 22:00
Workers in Missouri should expect that they will be paid appropriately by their employers. Laws are in place to help protect their ability to do this. As of 2020, the federal minimum wage is… Read More
2020-05-22 20:30
All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. They should be judged only on their competencies regarding their ability to do the job that they have been hired to do, rath… Read More
2020-05-22 20:20
There are many kinds of harassment that people can face in the workplace. Whether it's harassment based on race, national origin, gender or some other reason, it's unfair. One of the most si… Read More
2020-05-22 20:00
Your son or daughter comes home from school, and you can tell that something is wrong. Maybe it looks like they've been crying. Maybe they're just withdrawn and quiet. You ask them what happ… Read More
2020-05-22 20:00
As a parent, you want your children to grow up healthy and safe. One of the many ways that you can protect your children from abuse and trauma is to educate them about safety when it comes t… Read More
2020-05-22 19:50
The religion you practice should not have any impact on your ability to work and make an income. Unfortunately, however, many people across the United States are denied employment, fired or… Read More
2020-05-22 19:20
If you or your partner is pregnant, you'll probably be eager to share the happy news with everyone you know. However, you may feel some hesitation or reluctance when it comes to sharing the… Read More
2020-03-30 21:50
If you face religious discrimination or harassment at work, why do you think it happens? In many cases, it is because of two factors: A lack of exposure to a certain religion A mistaken assu… Read More
2020-03-30 21:40
A high percentage of workers in the United States are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA makes it possible for workers to take job-protected unpaid leave in certain… Read More
2020-03-30 20:00
Bullying can happen to almost any child. Much of the time, it's just a way for the bully to reach out and try to control their own life. They may feel that they have no influence or no voice… Read More
2020-03-30 19:50
They say that age is just a number. While in many respects this is true, it can, unfortunately, have an effect on how you are perceived in many different scenarios. When it comes to the work… Read More
2020-03-30 19:50
Sexual harassment happens in many industries. Whenever you hear stories about it, or if you've experienced it yourself, you may find yourself wondering how this type of behavior can go on. D… Read More
2020-02-05 19:10
It sounds like a high school problem, but bullying never goes away. Even when you make your way into the working world, you'll find that some people don't treat you with the respect you dese… Read More
2020-02-05 18:50
Everyone has the right to be free from unlawful discrimination in the workplace so that they can focus on their job. Several characteristics are illegal to discriminate against in the workpl… Read More
2020-02-05 18:40
Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are able to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year without any concerns of losing their job. However, even if yo… Read More
2019-12-18 17:50
To discriminate is an action that means to make a distinction between one thing and another. Everyone, therefore, discriminates every day. For example, we may make a distinction between taki… Read More
2019-12-18 17:40
It's common for people to be put off by the phrase "quid pro quo" because they do not understand what it means. The term is a Latin phrase that directly translates to "something for somethin… Read More
2019-12-18 17:30
In theory, older individuals seeking employment or promotions are protected from discrimination by federal and often state laws. In practice, however, age discrimination still occurs with al… Read More
2019-12-18 17:20
Everyone should be judged on their jobs by the quality of their work. Unfortunately, in far too many instances, managerial biases and prejudices exert unfair influence over the hiring and pr… Read More
2019-12-18 17:10
Job applicants and employees should be judged by employers based purely on their merits for a specific role. This means that irrelevant factors such as age, race, national origin, gender or… Read More
2019-10-30 16:20
Your choice of religion should never have an impact on your experiences and opportunities in the workplace. This is a right that is protected through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 196… Read More
2019-10-30 16:10
When you think of a classic bully, odds are you think of that cliche high school offender. Maybe it's someone from the football team bullying a member of the band or the chess club. Maybe it… Read More
2019-10-30 16:10
A glass ceiling in the workplace isn't something you can actually see. Instead, it's the invisible and difficult-to-break-down barrier that keeps individuals, such as women and minorities, f… Read More
2019-10-30 16:00
Age discrimination can be difficult to identify and to prove. You may have a suspicion that your age has held you back from progressing in your career, but you may also feel unsure of whethe… Read More
2019-10-30 16:00
If you feel that you've been a victim of discrimination in the workplace, it's critical to learn more about your legal rights and the steps you can take to protect them. Despite federal and… Read More
2019-10-30 16:00
As an employee, you hope to work in a healthy environment at all times. Unfortunately, there are times when this isn't the case, such as if a supervisor or company owner is retaliating again… Read More
2019-10-21 19:57
Workplace discrimination can take many different forms. Some workers find that they are unable to thrive in their workplace because they are discriminated against due to disability, age or r… Read More
2019-10-11 22:40
Surgeries can repair specific issues in your body while giving rise to other concerns. After a hernia mesh surgery, you may worry about common complications such as the mesh detaching and th… Read More
2019-10-11 22:00
Sadly, sexual assault is something that still occurs frequently across the United States. Those aged between 12 and 34 have the highest risk of being subjected to this type of violence, but… Read More
2019-10-11 22:00
Hernias are relatively common, and they can occur in many different parts of the body. Because of the problems that can arise from hernias and the pain that they can cause, many patients wit… Read More
2019-10-11 21:50
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age. Often, there is an assumption that bullying only affects school-age children, but this is simply not the case. Many workers across the United States… Read More
2019-10-11 21:20
If you've suffered an injury that has resulted in a hernia, one thing that surgeons may try is to help you heal with a hernia mesh implant. The trouble is that these implants can have a numb… Read More
2019-10-01 20:30
In the school districts of Kansas City, like with others around the country, bullying is a problem for many students. Recent studies have shown that as many as 73% of students between the ag… Read More
2019-08-28 17:20
Those who suffer from type 2 diabetes will deal with many challenges to their health. One of the biggest problems they will face is effectively managing their blood sugar levels. If high blo… Read More
2019-08-08 21:20
Harassment and discrimination should never be tolerated in the workplace, and all workers have the right to be free from experiencing such behavior. However, it is an unfortunate fact that h… Read More
2019-08-08 17:10
As human beings, we naturally want to keep some aspects of our life private. In our personal lives, we have many rights to privacy. For example, we have the right to maintain the privacy of… Read More
2019-08-08 17:10
We should all have the right to hold religious beliefs without fear of repercussions in the workplace. Your ability to carry out your work and perform well is not impacted by your religion… Read More
2019-07-03 21:50
You have the right to work in an environment that treats you fairly and equally, regardless of your gender, race or religion. These rights are laid out in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and t… Read More
2019-06-20 18:40
If you have become involved in a conflict with your employer because you made a sexual harassment claim, you will need to take the time to understand the next steps. The steps that you will… Read More
2019-06-20 16:50
With age should come wisdom, and many people are taught from a young age to respect their elders. Despite that, many older workers face age discrimination on the job. Ageism is a problem, be… Read More
2019-06-05 19:10
All of us have opinions about and associations with many different things. Some of these opinions may be consciously held, meaning that we are aware of how we feel about certain topics. Howe… Read More
2019-06-05 18:30
3M has produced a range of earplugs that claim to have the capacity to protect the ears from dangerous sound levels. For obvious reasons, the U.S. military has a need for high-quality earplu… Read More
2019-05-21 19:30
Invokana is the brand name of the generic drug canagliflozin, which is used as part of a treatment plan for type 2 diabetes. When it is used in conjunction with exercise and an appropriate d… Read More
2019-05-13 21:00
The relationships that you have at work are likely to define the way you view your job. When you have good communication with your coworkers, you'll probably be more efficient and happier in… Read More
2019-05-08 03:40
Bullying has been a part of the school experience for as long as there have been organized classrooms. For some reason, human nature encourages some kids, as well as some adults, to identify… Read More
2019-04-24 21:00
Hernias are medical matters that sometimes require surgical intervention. When one occurs, fatty tissue, an organ or the intestines push through a weak spot or a hole in connective tissues n… Read More
2019-04-11 04:50
As a parent, it can be difficult to fully understand the experience that your child has at school. You may notice that your child's behavior has changed and that they have become more withdr… Read More
2019-04-10 03:30
Workplace discrimination happens every day, often to workers in service-sector jobs where employees do not feel that they have much power to fight back. If you experience discrimination in y… Read More
2019-04-01 22:20
Employees should be judged based on their work ethic and their ability to get the job done. However, many employees have negative experiences in the workplace because they are treated poorly… Read More
2019-03-18 14:00
A hernia is a relatively common condition in which tissue pushes through a weak part of a muscle. This can occur in many parts of the body, but they most commonly occur in the groin or in th… Read More
2019-03-12 21:50
Dealing with a situation in which your child is being bullied at school can be an extremely upsetting experience. You will naturally want to do everything you can to protect your child from… Read More
2019-02-28 16:00
As a new mother and an employee, you have the right to take breaks throughout the working day. Without being able to do so, you would not be able to express breast milk for the benefit of yo… Read More
2019-02-20 16:50
If you are having a hard time at work because of rude or abusive coworkers (or management), you may be wondering what you did wrong to deserve such treatment. It is possible that you have sp… Read More
2019-02-13 04:20
Workplace discrimination and harassment can take many different forms. In some companies, it may look like an abject refusal to hire individuals of a specific racial background, religion or… Read More
2019-02-13 04:20
Most medications have at least a few known side effects. It is common for the side effects to range from mild issues, such as headache or nausea, to serious issues, such as debilitating pain… Read More
2019-01-30 20:30
When you have a potentially life-threatening illness such as diabetes, the last thing you want is for a medication to upset the delicate balance of your body's internal systems. If there is… Read More
2019-01-18 22:10
Although hernias are often associated with jobs that involve frequent, heavy lifting, anyone can suffer a hernia. A hernia is the result of pressure forcing an organ or other body tissue thr… Read More
2019-01-11 04:40
Are you worried that your child is getting bullied at school? When this happens, it can put your child in very real physical danger. It can also lead to issues like depression, falling grade… Read More
2019-01-02 15:30
Any employee in the United States can be subjected to discrimination in some form or another, and there are protections in place to deal with this discrimination. However, some industries ar… Read More
2018-12-26 23:00
When people talk about workplace harassment, employee to employee harassment is what they tend to think about. Employees in corporate environments often deal solely with other employees, and… Read More
2018-12-26 17:10
Patients turn to their doctor to find ways to manage medical conditions. The treatment plan is based on determining what conditions the person has and weighing the options for addressing the… Read More
2018-12-19 18:40
The service industry is one of the biggest sectors of the United States economy. In fact, many people find that working in a service position is the best way to make a livable income. Howeve… Read More
2018-12-14 04:50
All workers in the state of Missouri are protected by discrimination laws. This means that they can take legal action if they have been illegally discriminated against in the workplace. Disc… Read More
2018-12-11 19:30
Many people experience discrimination in the workplace every day. Often, these victims do not have the tools to stand up to mistreatment. While the public focus on workplace discrimination a… Read More
2018-12-05 15:40
When you send your child to school, you are putting them into the care of their teachers. Therefore, you must have faith in the teachers' abilities to care for your child and keep them safe… Read More
2018-11-19 21:00
We try to encourage our children to be brave about childhood adversity by reminding them that it doesn't last forever. Teachers or school counselors might encourage a child to stick it out a… Read More
2018-11-13 02:00
For those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, Invokana was marketed as a major breakthrough, allowing patients to live an easier life with diabetes. It promised to provide a way to keep blood su… Read More
2018-10-30 23:10
When you were younger, it may have felt like the deck was stacked against you in your professional field. Every company you talked to wanted to hire someone with experience. How can you get… Read More
2018-10-19 22:00
People with hernias experience extreme pain and other medical complications. A hernia involves tearing or weakening of the muscle or tissue that surrounds the organs, which can lead to the o… Read More
2018-10-19 21:50
People searching for a new job or hoping to advance their careers shouldn't have to worry about unlawful discrimination from their employer or potential employers. Unfortunately, large porti… Read More
2018-10-11 19:40
Stalking is most commonly associated with cases of domestic violence. That is to say that many people think that stalking only takes place outside of workplace environments, and that it occu… Read More
2018-10-03 16:00
Children go through many stages in early development and this requires them to form social relationships and learn many different skills at an incredible pace. This stage of development can… Read More
2018-09-24 22:00
Hernias are common medical problems where organs or tissues are pushed through weak spots in muscles. While sometimes treatment for such instances are unnecessary, other times, hernias can c… Read More
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