Starting your own business can be the key to financial success and working every day in an environment that you enjoy. With that being said, building your own business is by no means easy, and many startups don’t make it. However, by taking the appropriate legal...
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What are “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”?
In the last few years, many people have been participating in trends called “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”. These terms can seem confusing for people who hear them out of context. They are primarily used by employees and employers to explain a specific situation...
Do you know the characteristics that federal employment law protects explicitly?
Employment law exists to help ensure fair treatment for everyone in the workplace. A core principle within this legal framework is the concept of protected characteristics. These parts of an individual identity are immutable. These characteristics represent elements...
Why are fall evaluations critical in nursing homes?
Nursing homes must keep residents safe by adhering to a minimum standards of resident care. Part of that standard includes minimizing hazards for these vulnerable adults. Mitigating fall risks is a part of this process. Conducting fall evaluations on residents is a...
Steps to take if you’re a victim of workplace discrimination
If you have been discriminated against at your job, it is important to understand how to protect your legal rights moving forward. Any form of workplace discrimination based on certain protected characteristics is unlawful, and you should not hesitate to take the...
Business succession. Help your company thrive beyond your time
Running a successful business is demanding, and amidst the daily grind, planning for the future can fall by the wayside. But what happens when you are ready to step away and give control of your legacy to another? If you have not made arrangements, you may need to...
Are LGBTQ+ workers legally protected from discrimination?
Legal protections to protect LGBTQ+ workers from discrimination in the workplace have significantly evolved over the years, at both the state and federal levels. At present, LGBTQ+ employees are afforded federal protections against discrimination, thanks to landmark...
How dress codes can be implemented correctly
Employers and employees sometimes run into friction regarding dress codes. An employer may want to implement a dress code so that they can create the right type of atmosphere at their business. Employees may feel that it is too restrictive, and they want to be allowed...
New York workers are protected from hair discrimination
Hair discrimination in employment has emerged as a significant issue in recent years. This type of discrimination involves biased treatment based on an individual's hair texture or style. It disproportionately affects people of color. In recent years, New York has...
Potential defenses for a medical malpractice lawsuit
As a healthcare professional, you are passionate about caring for your patients. You are proud of your job and career accomplishments. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. If you believe a patient is wrongfully accusing you of medical malpractice, you need to prepare...
