Workplace Fairness

Can your boss make you come to work during coronavirus outbreak?
March 26, 2020 – USA Today

Tips if you’re let go because of coronavirus
March 20, 2020 – New York Post

Make Working from Home a “Win-Win” Proposition For You & Your Employer
March 17, 2020 – Exchange Magazine

What to do if you're a victim of wage theft
March 5, 2020 – 25 ABC

As coronavirus spreads, the CDC orders sick workers to stay home – but what if you don’t get paid sick leave?
March 10, 2020 – MarketWatch

Wells Fargo shifts sexual harassment response policy
February 14, 2020 - Winston Salem Journal 

U-Haul's Nicotine-Free Hiring Rule Reflects A Trend That Troubles Workers' Advocates
January 9, 2020 – WXXI News

Look Over Your Shoulder: Mobile Sensor System Uses Machine Learning to Classify Top Performers at Work
July 17, 2019 – Toolbox

Point: Bill to close the wage gap is long overdue
June 17, 2019 – Blueridge Now

Why you should ask for someone's pronouns instead of just assuming
June 10, 2019 – MarketWatch

Spy in the screen reveals what workers are worth
June 3, 2019 – Financial Times

Laid Off? You may not get paid for unused time off
May 27, 2019 – CBS News

Pro-Con: Is the Paycheck Fairness Act a boon for American women?
May 20, 2019 – The Daily Astorian

Spy in the screen reveals what workers are worth
May 13, 2019 – Financial Times

Know your rights: A breastfeeding mom's guide to pumping at work
April 22, 2019 – Today

The Robot Will Hear You Now: Easing Job Harassment Reporting
April 8, 2019 – Bloomberg Law

#MeToo contributes to Iowa's 'high bar' for taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements
April 1, 2019 – Des Moines Register

Watching the Workers
March 25, 2019 – SHRM

New York's paid vacation law could cost companies $1.6 billion a year
March 11, 2019 – Washington Examiner

Freelancer aren't protected by equal employment laws. So what should they do when they face discrimination?
February 25, 2019 – Quarts at Work

Is Time Really Up for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace? Companies and Law Firms Respond
February 18, 2019 – American Bar

Entire Industries Are Being Blacklisted By Insures Over #MeToo Liability
February 11, 2019 – The Intercept

Laid Off? YOu may not get paid for unused time off
January 28, 2019 – CBS News

Spied On at Work? Things to Konw About Employee Monitoring
January 14, 2019 – Insights

Why you should ask for someone's pronouns instead of just assuming
January 7, 2019 – MarketWatch

This is how getting fired is more financially devastating for women 
December 31, 2018 – FastCompany

End the Silence
December 17, 2018 – The Progressive

How to respond to a joke about #MeToo
December 10, 2018 – MarketWatch

This is how getting fired is more financially devastating for women 
December 3, 2018 – FastCompany

The Robot Will Hear You Now: Easing Job Harassment Reporting
November 26, 2018 – Bloomberg Law

Workplace Surveillance
November 5, 2018 – Business Researcher

This is how getting fired is more financially devastating for women
October 18, 2018 – FastCompany

Mom claims she was let go for breastfeeding
September 18, 2018 – Fox 4 Now

Conform or Rebel? Consider This Before Joining a Company Protest
September 4, 2018 – Dice

Why pulling an Omarosa and secretly recording coworkers is probably a bad idea
August 24, 2018 – Moneyish

Starbucks requests rehearing following Supreme Court 'off the clock' wage decision
August 20, 2018 – Northern California Record

Freelancers aren't protected by equal employment laws. So what should they do when they face discrimination?
August 17, 2018 – Quartz

6 Tips to Balancing Your Day Job With a Side Hustle
August 17, 2018 – Student Loan Hero 

Ending the silence
August 1, 2018 – The Progressive

Work advice: What are the limits of a company's interest in well-rested workers?
July 25, 2018 – The Washington Post

How to respond to a joke about #MeToo
July 12, 2018 – Moneyish

6 Approachable Solutions to End Workplace Discrimination
July 17, 2018 – How to Help 

What Walmart's patent for audio surveillance could mean for its workers
July 12, 2018 – The Washington Post

Why the tax overhaul could lead to lower settlements for sexual harassment victims
July 5, 2018 – The Chicago Tribune

Roseanne's hard lesson: The First Amendment protects you, not your job
June 2, 2018 – MarketWatch

What Makes Retail Workers Uniquely Vulnerable to Sexual Harassment
May 14, 2018 – Racked

Civil Discourse: Talking politics at your dealership — or on social media — could cost your business employees and customers
May 9, 2018 – Iowa Auto Dealer

What to do if you're forced to toe the company line on a sexual harassment case
May 2, 2018 – Moneyish

Alleged Sexual Predators Don't Need Letters of Support
May 1, 2018 – HuffPost

Time's Up: How to Handle Sexual Harassment at Work
April 2018 – Jacksonville Magazine

Tiffany Haddish says an NDA prevents her from revealing who bit Beyoncé
March 30, 2018 – Moneyish

Can your boss make you wear a Fitbit?
March 15, 2018 – The Christian Science Monitor

What happens if someone breaks a non-disclosure agreement?
March 2, 2018 – Frontline

Workplace monitoring gets personal, and employees fear it's too close for comfort.
March 2, 2018 – Chicago Tribune

This non-profit isn't promptly paying its workers. Should she blow the whistle when she leaves?
February 8, 2018 – The Washington Post

We still haven't figured out how to be ourselves on social media without risky problems on the job
February 5, 2018 – The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Amazon's idea for employee-tracking wearables raises concerns
February 2, 2018 – CNN

Pacelle resigns as CEO of HSUS
February 2, 2018 – The NonProfit Times

When you cannot sue your employer
January 25, 2018 – The Economist

'Wonder Woman 2' will adopt new anti-sexual harassment guidelines. Here's how other industries are tackling the issue
January 23, 2018 – Moneyish

The Potential Downside of Unlimited PTO and Vacation
January 22, 2018 – Dice

How To Recognize Sexual Harassment
December 27, 2017 – Jefferson Public Radio

The Year in Tech: iPhone X, Russia-linked ads and the rise of bitcoin
December 14, 2017 – ABC News

American women are angry and this new podcast wants to hear their stories
December 13, 2017 – MarketWatch

As Al Franken Resigns, We Asked This Sexual Harassment Attorney to Discuss Workplace Flirting
December 7, 2017 – Hornet

Could recent sexual harassment cases change office design?
December 4, 2017 – MarketWatch

'You can insure almost anything,' including sexual harassment in the workplace
November 19, 2017 – Omaha World-Herald

New sexual harassment policy at state Capitol 'puts fox in charge of henhouse'
November 14, 2017 – Illinois News Network

Why freelancers face an uphill battle against sexual harassers
November 2, 2017 – MarketWatch

What happens if you break an NDA?
October 28, 2017 - Moneyish

Why sexual harassers keep offending
October 23, 2017 – MarketWatch

Workplace Fairness: Advice on how to get paid
October 11, 2017 – KPLC NEWS 7

The Sound of Ideas: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
October 11, 2017 – Ideastream

Here's what to do if you've been sexually harassed at work
October 10, 2017 – Moneyish

What You Do While On Vacation Could Cost You Your Job
September 22, 2017 – RewardExpert

How do you deal with bigotry from a boss?
August 29, 2017 – Moneyish

Radio interview: Can your political views affect your job?
August 24, 2017 – KOGO News Radio 600 San Diego

Yes, you can legally be fired for attending a political rally
August 17, 2017 – Nooga.com

Why the First Amendment won't protect Charlottesville white supremacists from being fired
August 15, 2017 – MarketWatch

The employee who wrote the Google manifesto was fired — and it's a good reminder why you should be careful of what you say at work
August 8, 2017 – Business Insider

This Man's Story Of Being Discriminated For Wearing Makeup At Work is Going Viral
July 11, 2017 – Refinery29

Six Workers Were Fired For Making This Sandwich Meme
July 6, 2017 – attn:

A Just Cause – Racial & Gender Biases in Corporate America
June 27, 2017 – AJC Radio

Workplace Fairness: How to Provide a Work Environment that Improves Employee Satisfaction and Attracts Top Talent
June 8, 2017 – DealCrunch

Employers and worker advocates both hate Trump's plan to overhaul labor watchdogs
June 6, 2017 – Associated Press

Disciplinary Discharge Precedent Set in PA
June 2, 2017 – WorkersCompensation.com

Can your off-hours political activism get you in trouble at work?
May 31, 2017 – The Washington Post

Portia Bynum interviewed guests Attorney Paula Brantner, Darlene O'Neal and Kathi Harris
April 29, 2017 - Keep it Movin'

Workplace Fairness: Online Legal Resources for Victims of Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environments
April 24, 2017 – DatingAdvice.com

Workplace Advocacy Group Joins Call for Fox News to Fire Bill O'Reilly
April 5, 2017 – The Hollywood Reporter

Learn Key Skills to Land Your Perfect Job with Expert Martin Yate & the Resources at the Workplace Fairness Career Center
March 14, 2017 - badcredit.org

Many possible factors led to racial discrimination case against Dept. of Corrections, advocate says
January 18, 2017 – PennRecord

Several States, Some Employers Help Workers Make Time to Vote
November 1, 2016 – NPR

A Woman Says She Was Fired Over Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis
November 1, 2016 – Yahoo Beauty

Paula Brantner Radio Interview on Work-Life Balance
October 8, 2016 – WTOP

'Not becoming of a woman': lawyers may finally get recourse for harassment
August 18, 2016 – The Guardian

6 Things You Should Know About Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
August 5, 2016 – Self.com

6 Months After Settling Sexual Harassment Claims, a Worker Faces the Consequences
August 5, 2016 – Magnify Money.com

Taboos over talking politics at work loosen during divisive election season
July 1, 2016 – Chicago Tribute

Colleges Resolve to Improve Employment Outlook for Students with Disabilities
May 27, 2016 – Abilities.com

Newly Nonexempt May Embrace Overtime Rule
May 24, 2016 – SHRM.org

WTOP News Radio Interview with Paula Brantner
March 11, 2016 – WTOP News Radio

What to Do If You Feel Like You're Being Discriminated Against at Work
November 11, 2015 – Lifehacker

How Workers’ Comp Policies Leave Women to Fend for Themselves
November 3, 2015 – RH Reality Check

Paula Brantner Radio Interview on Paid Parental Leave
October 1, 2015 – WTOP

For some states, a focus on older workers
September 8, 2015 – USA Today

Work Advice: Retailer's 'flexible scheduling' leaves employee in knots
July 23, 2015 – The Washington Post

Should salary level be raised for overtime?
July 19, 2015 – Victoria Advocate

Should a Worker Be Fired for Using Medical Marijuana at Home?
July 9, 2015 – Healthline.com

Supreme Court rules for plaintiff in religious discrimination claim
June 18, 2015 – TRIAL News (AAJ Members Only Access)

Increasing the Overtime Threshold
June 8, 2015 – WTOP Radio – 103.5 FM

My shirt was ripped at work. Can I get reimbursed?
May 2, 2015 – MarketWatch.com

New York Wire workplace death one of low number of such incidents in Pennsylvania
April 9, 2015 – York Daily Record/York Sunday News

Microsoft Becomes Latest Tech Firm To Put Social Issues On The Front Burner
March 28, 2015 – International Business Times

Speaking Freely About Politics Can Cost You Your Job
February 20, 2015 – The New York Times

D.C. District Court strikes down labor rule protecting domestic service workers
January 2015 – TRIAL News (AAJ Members Only Access)

7/07/20 – Workplace Fairness Blog Offers Timely Information for Workers

6/15/20 – Workplace Fairness Announces 3 Additional Members Elected to Board of Directors

6/02/20 – Workplace Fairness Offers Workers Rights Resource Pages for Workers

5/12/20 – Workplace Fairness Announces Long-Time Supporter Joins Organization’s Board of Directors

5/12/20 – Workplace Fairness Offers COVID-19 Resource Pages for Workers (May)

4/28/20 – Restaurants’ Bailout Problem: Unemployment Pays More; When Losing Your Job Feels Like Losing Your Self

4/22/20 – Workplace Fairness Appeals for Support in Its Efforts to Empower America’s Workers During COVID-19

4/16/20 – Workplace Fairness Offers New COVID-19 Resource Pages for Workers

3/20/20 – Media Advisory: Know Your Rights During COVID-19

3/18/20 – Workplace Fairness is Seeking New Board Members

3/17/20 – Make Working from Home a "Win-Win" Proposition For You & Your Employer

3/13/20 – Check Out Our Blog for Current Events and Issues on the Employment and Labor Fronts

3/13/20 – 5 Steps to Ensure Your Work-From-Home Employees Maximize Corporate Performance

2/19/20 – Check Out Our Blog and News Updates on Employment and Labor Fronts

2/07/20 – Workplace Fairness Welcomes New Staff

1/29/20 – Shared Visions of Thought Leaders at Workplace Fairness Help Those in Need in the Workplace

9/9/19 – Edgar Ndjatou Joins Workplace Fairness in Washington, D.C., to Lead Organization Activities

3/28/19 – EMPOWER Act Shines Much-Needed Light on Workplace Harassment and Bans Strategies to Prevent Claims

2/20/19 – Workplace Fairness Celebrates Milestone 25th Anniversary

2/6/19 – Workplace Fairness Endorses the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 and New Jersey Becomes Fourth State to Raise to $15

12/27/18 – Termination and Unemployment – What Happens When You Are Out of a Job

10/25/18 – Filing a Wage and Hour Claim for Unpaid Wages as the Fair Labor Standards Act Turns 80

8/29/18 – The Family Medical Leave Act Has Allowed Workers Better Life Balance for 25 Years

7/10/18 – Current Laws and Trends in Flexible and Predictable Work Schedules That Allow Workers Better Life Balance

6/7/18 – Non-Disclosure Agreements in the Workplace — Important Things to Know and Understand

2/20/18 – Media Advisory: Workplace Fairness Discusses Harassment & Other Workplace Problems

1/5/18 – Workplace Fairness Updates—New Laws for the New Year: Updates to Minimum Wage and Salary History Information

12/3/17 – Media Advisory: Workplace Fairness Updates Race Discrimination & Harassment For Journalists

11/2/17 – Need Time Off to Vote? Harassed Due to Your Political Views? Workplace Fairness Provides Information on Voting Rights and Political Discrimination

10/11/17 – Media Advisory: Do You Know The Difference Between Right to Work and At-Will Employment? Many Americans Don't.

9/26/17 – Undocumented Workers Need Information About Their Rights

8/16/17 – Thinking of Attending a Protest or Discussing Politics on Social Media? Is Your Job at Risk if You Engage in Political Activity?

7/17/17 – Learn the Facts about Your Rights on Workplace Injuries/Health & Safety Workplace Fairness

6/20/17 – What is Workplace Fairness and Why Should Your Readers Know About It? Workplace Fairness Offers Interviews with Board Members

5/8/17 – Workplace Fairness Honored In 21st Annual Webby Awards

4/12/17 – Shared Visions of Thought: Leaders at Workplace Fairness Help Those in Need in the Workplace

3/22/17 – Workplace Fairness Takes Position on Appointment of Acosta for Labor Secretary

9/26/16 – Workplace Fairness Partners With New York Times Bestseller Martin Yate to Offer Career Assistance to Job Seekers

9/15/16 – Workplace Fairness Launches Website Redesign

5/5/16 – Workplace Fairness Statement on Forced Arbitration

4/5/16 – Workplace Fairness Provides Information on Voting Rights and Political Discrimination

3/15/16 – Workplace Fairness Blog Provides Excellent & Varied Information on Current Events and Topics

2/2/16 – Workplace Fairness Provides Legal Resources On Workplace Law

11/12/15 – Workplace Fairness Provides Information on Labor Unions and WAGE Act

10/8/15 – Workplace Fairness Provides Information on Paid and Unpaid Leave Laws and Legislation

9/2/15 – Workplace Fairness Provides Information about Overtime Rules in Support of Long-Overdue Update

7/30/15 – Workplace Fairness Provides Resources for Workplace Whistleblowers for Today’s National Whistleblower’s Day

7/14/15 – Workplace Fairness Can Provide You with Information on Workplace Privacy Issues

4/28/15 – Workplace Fairness Has the Latest Information on Sexual Orientation and Religious Discrimination in the Workplace Along With Social Networking/Computer Privacy Rights

3/24/15 – Workplace Fairness Addresses Gender Discrimination and Harassment for Women’s History Month

3/4/15 – Workplace Fairness Has 10 Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Injuries/Health & Safety

1/27/15 – Workplace Fairness Website Has 18 Topical Resources on What to Do When You Lose Your Job