State rules that Uber drivers are not employees
Several months back, our blog discussed how Uber, the app-based ride-sharing company that relies on a large network of drivers to make...
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LGBT employees still at risk in Florida
The last several years have seen huge steps forward in the rights of LGBT Americans. Marriage equality, the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell...
What is considered a disability in the workplace?
Many people know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from suffering discrimination due to disabilities in...
EEOC numbers show ageism is alive and well in U.S.
Recently released figures from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission indicate that a certain form of discrimination is still...
More efforts underway to combat sexual harassment in academia
In our post last week, we discussed how important it is for people to understand that sexual harassment isn't just confined to certain...