Workplace discrimination is a significant problem for job applicants, new employees, and those pursuing promotions within their company. Some Idaho residents can easily identify times where they suffered workplace discrimination, but others aren’t so sure. If you...
Employment Law
What should you know about workplace pregnancy discrimination?
Most forms of discrimination are illegal in Idaho workplaces; pregnancy discrimination is one of them. Unfortunately, in spite of the laws, some supervisors and bosses still discriminate against employees who are in this protected class. Understanding pregnancy...
What to do if you are the victim of pregnancy discrimination
Idaho is full of people who take pride in earning a living by working hard. Unfortunately, some adults find themselves victims of workplace discrimination. While this type of behavior can happen in many ways, some employers illegally target workers based on...
How can employers avoid FMLA disputes and confusion?
Idaho companies that have 50 or more employees are required to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act. If a worker falls ill or needs to care for a sick family member and fits certain criteria, they may request up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Employers can...
What are discriminatory interview questions?
Employment laws protect Idaho employees from mistreatment by their employers. These laws also help employers avoid potentially discriminatory practices. For example, some questions are discriminatory and inappropriate for a job interview. The purpose is to protect...
What should you know about exempt vs non-exempt employees?
While Idaho employees and employers may understand that non-exempt and exempt status affects the ability to collect overtime pay, they may not know that employers must meet certain guidelines for either category. Federal law determines whether your company may legally...
When can you sue an employer for wrongful termination?
Although employment in Idaho is "work at will," there are some exceptions. For example, you may have the legal standing to sue your employer for wrongful termination from your job. To better understand when to file a lawsuit for wrongful termination, it's important...
The causes of ageism and how to deal with it
Everyone is familiar with forms of discrimination and prejudice based on factors like race, ethnicity, gender and religion. But a form of discrimination that often flies under the radar in Idaho is ageism. Ageism is any kind of bias stemming from a person's age. It...
Employees and Managers Need to Understand Discrimination Laws
If you were taught that the boss was always right, you might want to know that there are times when the boss can't do whatever they want, especially if an employee chooses to report their behavior. Retaliating against an employee in Idaho for reporting what they see...
Can you lose your job without an explanation?
The short answer is that you can get fired without any explanation if you are an at-will employee. Since most employees in Idaho and the United States are at-will employees, firing workers without furnishing explanations is now the norm. In turn, at-will employees do...