According to United States law, employers are prohibited from discriminating against their employees because of religion, sex, race and disability. Discrimination due to disability has been very common, but several steps have been taken by the federal government to make sure it is stopped. The unfair treatment…
Employees who lose their jobs or resign voluntarily, as well as their family members, also lose their health insurance coverage provided by the employer through a group health plan. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives the employee the right to continue the benefits provided to…
Whistleblowing is a concept familiar to all organizations regardless of size. There are mixed views about the moral rightness of this concept but it is the duty of the law to protect these employees. Organizations cannot terminate the contracts of these employees while the proceedings are in…
United States law gives you certain rights even before you become part of an organization. There are certain rules that employers must follow during the hiring process. The law prohibits companies from discriminating between candidates on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability or…
