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...
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...
Looking for a job in Idaho can be tough for anyone. When you are in a demographic that tends to be discriminated against by employers, periods of unemployment can be even more stressful. Age discrimination is a hidden problem We hear a lot about discrimination that is...
Unfortunately, although it's illegal, many workers in Idaho still face age discrimination. If you have been discriminated against at work or by a prospective employer, you may want to take action. It's important to know how you can prove age discrimination. How can...
Residents of Boise and other nearby areas of Idaho may be wondering about whether being passed over for a promotion may be discrimination. Workplace promotion discrimination is illegal, and it may also affect your future potential. Harassing, as well as denying a...
A notable percentage of people of color in Idaho and elsewhere in the United States indicate that they have been subjected to racial discrimination on the job. Racial discrimination appears to raise its head at a number of different junctures during the interview and...
Idaho employees who report knowledge of illegal business activities are considered to be whistleblowers. These unique individuals are given a number of rights from the federal and state governments to help protect their financial well-being. Understanding what a...
Federal and Idaho employment law provides you the right to take legal action if you are subjected to a hostile work environment. It's important to fully understand what constitutes a hostile work environment under the law. Employment law and definition of a hostile...
Many people misunderstand what the law in Idaho considers a hostile work environment. If someone is ridiculing your favorite sports team or being rude to you, the law doesn't recognize this as a hostile work environment. Protected classes The harassment you're...
People go to work with a reasonable expectation to receive the payments owed to them. Unfortunately, not every employer in Idaho follows through on promises. Sometimes, an employer may try to "short" employees on overtime or may outright fail to pay them for hours...
