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Employee Transitions at Work

Job transitions present a range of challenges for employees, often encompassing both emotional and practical difficulties. The learning curve associated with new job responsibilities and

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Equity in the Workplace

Equity in the workplace is essential for fostering an inclusive and productive environment where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. It involves recognizing and

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Clean Slate Laws

Clean slate legislation is a major labor law trend on the state level. These laws seek to expand employment opportunities for individuals with a criminal

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Employment Discrimination

What is employment discrimination? Employment discrimination is when an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex,

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AI in the Workplace

AI is transforming the workplace by automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and fostering innovation. With the integration of AI, businesses can optimize operations through predictive

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Arbitration Agreements

Arbitration is a commonly used form of resolving disputes. While voluntary agreements to arbitration have been used in commercial disputes for many years, today’s employers

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Psychological Safety at Work

Psychological safety is gaining traction in organizations that value collaboration, risk-taking and continuous improvement. In a psychologically safe workplace, employees are empowered to express themselves

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Family Responsibility Discrimination

Family responsibilities discrimination, also called caregiver discrimination, is discrimination in the workplace based on an employee’s responsibility, real or perceived, to care for family members.

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Madeline Messa

Madeline Messa is a 3L at Syracuse University College of Law. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in journalism. With her legal research and writing for Workplace Fairness, she strives to equip people with the information they need to be their own best advocate.