When an unexpected family or medical problem comes up and you are forced to leave your job for a period of time, concerns about keeping that job can weigh heavily on your mind. Fortunately, the Family Medical Leave Act is in place to provide job-protected, unpaid leave while safeguarding health insurance coverage as if you had never left the job.
5 different types of discrimination in the workplace
It is unlawful for anyone to discriminate against another in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces laws intended to stop discrimination from happening. Unfortunately, many employees don't realize they are being discriminated against or what qualifies as discrimination. Before you can determine if you are a victim of discrimination, you must first understand what qualifies under the term.