Employees in Idaho have certain rights in the workplace. Unfortunately, employers might violate those rights. You should know about employer retaliation and how to handle it. What is workplace retaliation? Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an...
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What are the signs of workplace racial discrimination?
Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal in Idaho and elsewhere. Unfortunately, it still occurs. It’s important to recognize the signs of it. How can you identify workplace racial or other discrimination? Workplace discrimination takes on many different...
Requirements for an employee to file a wage claim
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) concerns unfair payments regarding minimum wages and overtime pay. If you have unpaid wages in Idaho, follow these steps to file a wage claim against your employer. Meet the deadlines Make sure your claim is made within the two-year...
Facts about religious discrimination
When people hear the term discrimination, they often think of the more common types such as age, race, or sex. However, religious discrimination is also a serious type of discrimination that occurs in workplaces in Idaho and around the country. What is religious...
Miscarriages and employment law
Sadly, about one in ten pregnancies in Idaho end in miscarriages. Losing a baby in this manner can cause devastating emotional injuries with no predictable recovery time. Physical symptoms after a miscarriage typically last about two weeks, and doctors often recommend...
Some facts about pregnancy discrimination
Idaho employers are legally prohibited from discriminating against employees based on their pregnancy status. The law provides for compensation to Idaho workers who experience this type of workplace discrimination. Here are some key facts about pregnancy...
Can my boss refuse to pay me overtime?
There are times in the workplace when the tasks you need to accomplish do not match the hours you have in the day. Whether an emergency comes up that changes your priorities or a new project interferes with your routine, there are days when getting it all done means...
What proof supports a discrimination claim?
Instances of discrimination occur in many workplaces in Idaho, and victims of such discrimination take action through Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rules and regulations. Discrimination complaints might take numerous forms, as employees could deal with...
You are protected from employer retaliation
Employment discrimination and harassment can have a devastating impact on people. If you have ever been the victim of workplace harassment and discrimination, you know the emotional and financial toll it can take. When Idaho employers retaliate against workers who...
FMLA and honest suspicion
The Family Medical Leave Act was created to allow employees to take time off from work to care for certain medical and emergency situations. Though it was designed to help workers in need, its usage has not always lived up to the intended purpose. There are times when...