Landmark Pregnancy Discrimination Class Action Settled for $45 Million In a landmark victory for workplace equality, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has agreed to pay a staggering $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread pregnancy discrimination against its officers and agricultural specialists. This settlement, hailed as a significant step…
Empowering Workers with Paid Leave for All In the United States, access to paid leave has long been an elusive privilege, leaving many workers to face the difficult choice between caring for their loved ones or keeping their jobs. However, a growing movement known as “Paid Leave for All” is striving to change this reality…
Everyone Gets Sick Being sick is an inevitable part of life, and it’s common for employees to take sick days to recover and prevent the spread of illness in the workplace. But what happens if you get sick frequently or have a serious health condition that requires extended time off? Can you be fired for…
Everything You Need to Know About FMLA Leave The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees with job-protected leave for various family and medical reasons. Understanding the qualifying conditions for FMLA leave is crucial to ensure you can take the necessary time off work without jeopardizing your job…