In this video, #MattTheLawyer explains what happens when an employee makes a public claim that there is racism in their workplace. As an employer, you have a responsibility to acknowledge and address any claims of racism. Don't miss this legal insight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FyCVUvqSJ0 Do you have questions about...
Fostering a company culture that prohibits discrimination is a critical matter for any small business. A welcoming environment requires the active participation of all leadership and employees. So what do you do when a member of your team makes a racist comment? In this video, #MattTheLawyer...
I take a pretty harsh stance (and recommend employers do the same) on the matter of retaliation against employees who report discrimination or harassment. The short answer is that an employer CANNOT allow a culture of hiding to take root. Retaliation is, in my opinion, worse than...
Written by Arabella Chen and Matthew S. Johnston Social media is largely unregulated but there are certain unspoken rules among the masses that when tread upon, can generate highly undesirable consequences, especially for businesses. While no two cases are ever the same, the recent upset with...
For those of you who may know me personally, this post is a combination of my political beliefs and employment law. One of the questions that seems to be popping up a great deal when talking about employment law is issues of employee behavior outside...
Dress codes. It’s safe to say nobody likes them, but we cannot ignore them. In the past few years, office dress codes have received more spotlight in the news. Companies are being accused of discriminatory dress code policies. Some companies are choosing to modernize their...