Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr.

You may be unable to prevent an abusive ex-spouse from working at your company, but you may still have recourse depending on your circumstances.

Employers know that workers who take time away from work are more productive in the long run and also tend to retain those workers longer.

Often when we think of sexual harassment in the workplace, we think of the victim reporting the behavior, but witnesses also play a pivotal role.

Employers can offer different benefits plans for employee groupings based on an employment-based classification such as tenure or length of service.

While certain industries or entry-level positions tend to attract those earlier in their careers, an age-diverse workforce can be a benefit.

A prospective employer should not typically ask you about your criminal record unless it pertains to your job and after rendering a conditional offer.

The Family and Medical Leave Act gives employers the option of requiring the use of paid leave. You would get pay during, not before, your FMLA leave.

Set the tone in your workplace by embodying the attitudes and behaviors that reflect your organization’s values.

You may need to inform your manager that you have not received proper credit to develop and maintain positive and healthy working relationships.

Having a manager with an inconsistent leadership style can be overwhelming and exhausting. Feedback can bring awareness to the situation and may help.