Older workers facing discrimination with less protection

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Thursday , April 25, 2019

The number of older workers is on the rise, but so are claims of age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers who are 40 and older from age discrimination, but the fastest-growing group of workers is at least 65 years old. Older people in Arizona may be more likely to keep working … Continue reading Older workers facing discrimination with less protection

Discrimination: 3 examples of discrimination in the workplace

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday , April 16, 2019

Discrimination is difficult to deal with, especially when you’re on the receiving end. You may not know what to say or feel that you’re unable to say anything for fear of retaliation. While this may be your reality now, the truth is that it doesn’t have to stay that way. Employers are not able to … Continue reading Discrimination: 3 examples of discrimination in the workplace

How to properly document the harassment you endure at work

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Monday , April 15, 2019

Harassment and discrimination can cost companies tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. To protect their bottom lines, most businesses have written policies on discrimination and harassment. Sadly, not every company abides by its stated policies, leaving workers’ vulnerable and in the position where they have to stand up for themselves. If your company … Continue reading How to properly document the harassment you endure at work

The workplace rumor mill and sexual harassment

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Tuesday , April 9, 2019

For anyone assuming HR duties at a business in Arizona, it’s important to take reliable complaints about inappropriate workplace behavior seriously. But there’s something of a gray area when it comes to tips received from anonymous sources. One situation like this involved an anonymous email expressing concerns about the rapid advancement of a woman rumored … Continue reading The workplace rumor mill and sexual harassment