Unlike casual flirting at the office, harassing text messages can be very easily traced. A recent case from Florida allowed a woman to serve a subpoena to a cell phone provider to track down an unsolicited, harassing text message.
Many people have been bitten by the “freeware” bug over the years and will do just about anything to satiate their downloading itch.
Employees are entitled to criticize management without fear of reprisal; that being said, a harmfully intended public expression differs from a privately reported grievance
When the distinction between employee and sub-contractor becomes hazy, remember, it’s “not what a contract says but how the parties behave.”
Talking about unions can often be as touchy as a conversation about religion on a first date. Typically, unions are attacked for having outgrown their purpose; Canada has developed legislation that protects workers from the transgressions unions were initially created to prevent.
If you have ever excessively worried about being watched at work, please refrain from reading on…that red blinking light might just be what you thought it was.
…not all offensive statements are acts of discrimination. Workplace arguments should be brought to the attention of management before taking more drastic measures.
In challenging workplace investigations, employers should do all that they can to remain impartial. Consider hiring a lawyer or a third party investigator; as Daniel Lublin states, “even the appearance of partiality can undo the results” of an investigation.
Unfortunately, employment law does not play out like Judge Judy. After going through the preliminary hearing, her employer was unwilling to settle, and the judge ordered her to retain a lawyer.
Despite all of the hours I have given to this company, I still score average on my performance reviews. What more could I possibly do? How will I ever get that promotion?
