
Understanding Age Discrimination: Recognizing the Signs and Knowing Your Rights
Age discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many employees, particularly those over the age of 40. Whether it’s being overlooked for promotions, facing subtle biases, or dealing with overt comments about being "too old" for certain tasks, age discrimination can have a significant impact on one’s career and...

What to Do If You Feel Unsafe at Work
Regardless of your field of work, you are entitled to a safe workplace. In fact, your employer is required by federal and state law to ensure that your workplace is safe for you and your coworkers. Of course, accidents do happen, but all employers are required to take the steps necessary to...

Major Employment Law Changes in 2024
Whether you are an employee or employer in the state of Rhode Island, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest federal and state employment laws to ensure compliance. Several important employment law changes became effective in 2024. In this article, we highlight some of the key federal and state employment law...

Employment Law Myths Debunked: Know the Facts
There are a multitude of laws designed to protect the rights of employees in the workplace. Unfortunately, however, there is a lot of misinformation out there about employment law. As an employee, the failure to understand your rights in the workplace can have serious negative consequences. In this article, we debunk some...

The Role of Employment Lawyers in Protecting Employee Rights
As an employee, you expect to be treated fairly by your employer. Although many employers do a great job and comply with the law, some take advantage of their employees. When this happens, many employees find themselves unsure of what to do. If your rights as an employee have been violated, you...