A number of new developments in the realm of labor will affect relations in Idaho and the rest of the U.S. These changes involve such issues as opting out of captive meetings and workers' rights with regard to unions. It's a good idea for employers to learn about...
Workplace discrimination is a serious issue. It can lead to a hostile and discriminatory work environment when it goes unreported. Thankfully, employees in Idaho who experience or witness workplace discrimination have some protections under the law when they report...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
