There are many ways a workplace can be unsafe. Physical safety hazards at work include contact with hot or volatile materials, poor lighting, and a lack of fire exits. A workplace can also be psychologically …
New Policies from the Trump Administration and How They Affect You as a Worker
It seems as though companies make more and more money while the people who play a huge role in helping these companies make money—the employees—get paid less and less. Even though we are now in …
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Religion and the Workplace
Many Americans practice religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. Religion is an important part of life for many workers. They may participate in worship services and other events in the evenings and …
Understanding the Difference Between Harassment and Discrimination
It’s hard enough to have to get up and commute to work every morning without facing a hostile work environment. Unfortunately, though, millions of Americans work in an environment where they face harassment and discrimination …
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Do I Get a Severance Package?
Nobody wants to hear that they’re losing their job. Without a job, you have no income, and without income, you can’t pay the bills and buy things you need. One of the silver linings of …
What Happens if you are Misclassified as a Worker?
As a working individual, there are a few different ways your job can be classified. The most common way is as an employee. As an employee, your employer withholds taxes from your regular paychecks and …
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