vvaldes, Author at Shegerian Law
  • 6 Forms of Religious Discrimination at Work (And How to Address Them)

    February 1, 2021

    Different religions have been in existence for centuries, but truthfully, some people used to not be as accepting of faiths other than their own. Fortunately, today, more and more people are acknowledging these religions. This positive development in accepting others’ choices to practice or not practice a belief is always welcome and appreciated. However, unfortunate […]

  • Hostile Workplace: How to Know You’re in One and What You Can Do About It

    January 27, 2021

    It’s common for work to become challenging and stressful, regardless of industry. However, if you start dreading the job because of how your boss or colleagues treat you and others, it could mean something is wrong. You might be working in a hostile work environment.What exactly does a hostile work environment mean? What are the […]

  • Age Discrimination: What Can You Do About It?

    January 19, 2021

     Ideally, workplaces must offer equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of cultural background, gender, religion, race, and age. Unfortunately, while it is ideal, this isn’t always the case. There are different injustices employees may experience, such as racial, religious, and, of course, age discrimination. Age discrimination, also known as ageism, can happen in someone’s everyday life, especially […]

  • Got Laid Off or Furloughed? Here Are Your Legal Rights

    September 16, 2020

    Regardless of the circumstances, losing your job is never a good thing. However, the landscape of business operations has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic.  With businesses shutting down or rapidly downsizing to better brace for losses, the number of unemployed workers continues to rise. To date, 22 million Americans had lost their jobs, with […]

  • Workplace Sexual Harassment: Fast Facts and Stats You Need to Know

    September 16, 2020

    It’s an employer’s responsibility to protect their employees, so they have a safe environment to focus on their work. However, not all workspaces are free from danger.The rise of the #MeToo movement uncovered the daily struggles of workers of all types. It brought global awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace, encouraging victims to come […]